How many points is COMMANDING worth in Scrabble?

COMMANDING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMMANDING?

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

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COMMANDING

18 pts

COMMANDING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. COMMANDING is a verb form of command. COMMAND means "to direct with authority".

Meaning & examples

/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /kəˈmændɪŋ/

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verb

To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
Example: The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner.
To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
Example: to command an army or a ship
To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
Example: he commanded silence

Synonyms: decree, order

noun

The act of giving a command.

adjective

Tending to give commands, authoritarian.
Impressively dominant.
Example: a commanding structure
(of a place or position) Dominating from above, giving a wide view

Synonyms: bossy, imposing

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verb

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Definition and meaning

COMMANDING is a verb form of command. COMMAND means "to direct with authority".

In a sentence: "They commanding."

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COMMAND14 pts

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Letter Values

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COMMANDING Scrabble FAQ

Is COMMANDING a Scrabble word?: COMMANDING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does COMMANDING mean?: COMMANDING is a verb form of command. COMMAND means "to direct with authority".
How do you use COMMANDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They commanding."
How many points is COMMANDING worth in Scrabble?: COMMANDING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMMANDING?: COMMANDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).