How many points is VICINITY worth in Scrabble?

VICINITY is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept VICINITY?

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

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16 pts

VICINITY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. VICINITY means "the region near or about a place".

/vəˈsɪnəti/

Proximity; the state of being near.
Example: There was a crackling sound in the vicinity of my right ear.
Neighbourhood; nearby region; surrounding area.
Example: There is a hurricane in the vicinity of the Bahamas.
Approximate size or amount.
Example: I weigh in the vicinity of 80kg.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the region near or about a place

In a sentence: "The vicinity is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of VICINITY. It scores 16 points.

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

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Is VICINITY a Scrabble word?: VICINITY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does VICINITY mean?: the region near or about a place
How do you use VICINITY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The vicinity is noted."
How many points is VICINITY worth in Scrabble?: VICINITY is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept VICINITY?: VICINITY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).