How many points is BLACKMAILING worth in Scrabble?

BLACKMAILING is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BLACKMAILING?

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

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BLACKMAILING

23 pts

BLACKMAILING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 23 points. BLACKMAILING is a verb form of blackmail. BLACKMAIL means "to demand something in exchange for keeping a secret".

Meaning & examples

verb

To extort money or favors from (a person) by exciting fears of injury other than bodily harm, such as injury to reputation, distress of mind, false accusation, etc.
Example: He blackmailed a businesswoman by threatening to expose an alleged fraud.
(Kenya) To speak ill of someone; to defame someone.

noun

The act of one who blackmails.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BLACKMAILING is a verb form of blackmail. BLACKMAIL means "to demand something in exchange for keeping a secret".

In a sentence: "They blackmailing."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BLACKMAILING. It scores 23 points.

Base words

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BLACKMAIL19 pts

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Letter Values

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BLACKMAILING Scrabble FAQ

Is BLACKMAILING a Scrabble word?: BLACKMAILING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 23 points.
What does BLACKMAILING mean?: BLACKMAILING is a verb form of blackmail. BLACKMAIL means "to demand something in exchange for keeping a secret".
How do you use BLACKMAILING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They blackmailing."
How many points is BLACKMAILING worth in Scrabble?: BLACKMAILING is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BLACKMAILING?: BLACKMAILING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).