How many points is DESCRIBING worth in Scrabble?

DESCRIBING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESCRIBING?

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

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DESCRIBING

16 pts

DESCRIBING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. DESCRIBING is a verb form of describe. DESCRIBE means "to give a verbal account of".

Meaning & examples

verb

To represent in words.
Example: The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant.
To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out.
Example: to describe a circle by the compasses; a torch waved about the head in such a way as to describe a circle
To give rise to a geometrical structure.
Example: The function describes a very complex surface.

Synonyms: betell, depict, portray, report, bewrite

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DESCRIBING is a verb form of describe. DESCRIBE means "to give a verbal account of".

In a sentence: "They describing."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DESCRIBE13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

DESCRIBING Scrabble FAQ

Is DESCRIBING a Scrabble word?: DESCRIBING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does DESCRIBING mean?: DESCRIBING is a verb form of describe. DESCRIBE means "to give a verbal account of".
How do you use DESCRIBING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They describing."
How many points is DESCRIBING worth in Scrabble?: DESCRIBING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESCRIBING?: DESCRIBING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).