How many points is UNDERSTATEMENT worth in Scrabble?

UNDERSTATEMENT is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UNDERSTATEMENT?

UNDERSTATEMENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes UNDERSTATEMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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17 pts

UNDERSTATEMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. UNDERSTATEMENT means "the act of understating".

Synonyms: meiosis

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the act of understating

In a sentence: "The understatement is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of UNDERSTATEMENT. It scores 17 points.

Add one letter after UNDERSTATEMENT. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in UNDERSTATEMENT, without blank tiles.

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Is UNDERSTATEMENT a Scrabble word?: UNDERSTATEMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does UNDERSTATEMENT mean?: the act of understating
How do you use UNDERSTATEMENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The understatement is noted."
How many points is UNDERSTATEMENT worth in Scrabble?: UNDERSTATEMENT is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UNDERSTATEMENT?: UNDERSTATEMENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to UNDERSTATEMENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes UNDERSTATEMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.