How many points is BROACHING worth in Scrabble?

BROACHING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BROACHING?

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

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BROACHING

17 pts

BROACHING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. BROACHING is a verb form of broach. BROACH means "to pierce so as to withdraw a liquid".

Meaning & examples

verb

To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
To open, to make an opening into; to pierce.
Example: French knights at Agincourt were unable to broach the English line.
To begin discussion about (something).
Example: I broached the subject of contraceptives carefully when the teenager mentioned his promiscuity.

verb

To be turned sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves.
Example: The small boat broached and nearly sank, because of the large waves.
To cause to turn sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves (usually followed by to; also figurative).
Example: Each time we came around into the wind, the sea broached our bow.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BROACHING is a verb form of broach. BROACH means "to pierce so as to withdraw a liquid".

In a sentence: "They broaching."

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Letter Values

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BROACHING Scrabble FAQ

Is BROACHING a Scrabble word?: BROACHING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does BROACHING mean?: BROACHING is a verb form of broach. BROACH means "to pierce so as to withdraw a liquid".
How do you use BROACHING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They broaching."
How many points is BROACHING worth in Scrabble?: BROACHING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BROACHING?: BROACHING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).