How many points is WEAKNESSES worth in Scrabble?

WEAKNESSES is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WEAKNESSES?

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

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WEAKNESSES

17 pts

WEAKNESSES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. WEAKNESSES is a noun form of weakness. WEAKNESS means "the state of being weak".

Meaning & examples

/ˈwiːk.nə.sɪz/

noun

The condition of being weak.
Example: In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis.
An inadequate quality; fault
Example: His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness.
A special fondness or desire.
Example: She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate.

Synonyms: frailty, powerlessness, vincibility, vulnerability, defect, fault, flaw, hole

Antonyms: durability, invincibility, powerfulness, strength, forte

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WEAKNESSES is a noun form of weakness. WEAKNESS means "the state of being weak".

In a sentence: "The weaknesses is noted."

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WEAKNESS15 pts

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Letter Values

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WEAKNESSES Scrabble FAQ

Is WEAKNESSES a Scrabble word?: WEAKNESSES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does WEAKNESSES mean?: WEAKNESSES is a noun form of weakness. WEAKNESS means "the state of being weak".
How do you use WEAKNESSES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The weaknesses is noted."
How many points is WEAKNESSES worth in Scrabble?: WEAKNESSES is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WEAKNESSES?: WEAKNESSES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).