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In American football, how many points are awarded for a touchdown?
Answer
6
A touchdown in American football is worth 6 points and is scored when a team advances the ball into the opposing team's end zone. After scoring a touchdown, the team gets to attempt an extra conversion worth either 1 point (by kicking the ball through the uprights from the 2-yard line) or 2 points (by advancing the ball into the end zone again from the 2-yard line). A field goal is worth 3 points, and a safety (defensive play) is worth 2 points. Touchdowns are the primary scoring plays in football and carry strategic importance.
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A touchdown is worth 6 points plus a conversion attempt (1 or 2 points); a field goal is 3 points; a safety is 2 points.
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