How many points is UNDERSTATES worth in Scrabble?

UNDERSTATES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UNDERSTATES?

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

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UNDERSTATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. UNDERSTATES means "understate".

To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
To state (something) with a lack of emphasis, in order to express irony.
To state a quantity that is too low.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

understate

In a sentence: "They understates."

Check the Scrabble meaning of UNDERSTATES. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is UNDERSTATES a Scrabble word?: UNDERSTATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does UNDERSTATES mean?: understate
How do you use UNDERSTATES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They understates."
How many points is UNDERSTATES worth in Scrabble?: UNDERSTATES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UNDERSTATES?: UNDERSTATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).