How many points is WASTAGE worth in Scrabble?

WASTAGE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WASTAGE?

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

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

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11 pts

WASTAGE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. WASTAGE means "loss by wear or waste".

The amount or proportion of something that is wasted or lost by deterioration or other natural process.
Example: The average wastage is 1.5% in the grocery department.
The periodical turnover of personnel in an organisation by death, retirement or resignation, as perceived by those aspiring to promotion or appointment in the organisation.
Anything lost by wear or waste.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

loss by wear or waste

In a sentence: "The wastage is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of WASTAGE. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is WASTAGE a Scrabble word?: WASTAGE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does WASTAGE mean?: loss by wear or waste
How do you use WASTAGE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The wastage is noted."
How many points is WASTAGE worth in Scrabble?: WASTAGE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WASTAGE?: WASTAGE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WASTAGE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WASTAGES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.