How many points is COUNTERSINKING worth in Scrabble?

COUNTERSINKING is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COUNTERSINKING?

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

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COUNTERSINKING

21 pts

COUNTERSINKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points. COUNTERSINKING is a verb form of countersink. COUNTERSINK means "to set the head of a fastener at or below surface level".

Meaning & examples

verb

To create such a conical recess.
Example: to countersink a hole for a screw
To cause to sink even with or below the surface.
Example: to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

COUNTERSINKING is a verb form of countersink. COUNTERSINK means "to set the head of a fastener at or below surface level".

In a sentence: "They countersinking."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of COUNTERSINKING. It scores 21 points.

Base words

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COUNTERSINK17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in COUNTERSINKING, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 21

COUNTERSINKING Scrabble FAQ

Is COUNTERSINKING a Scrabble word?: COUNTERSINKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points.
What does COUNTERSINKING mean?: COUNTERSINKING is a verb form of countersink. COUNTERSINK means "to set the head of a fastener at or below surface level".
How do you use COUNTERSINKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They countersinking."
How many points is COUNTERSINKING worth in Scrabble?: COUNTERSINKING is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COUNTERSINKING?: COUNTERSINKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).