How many points is DISTRAINING worth in Scrabble?

DISTRAINING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DISTRAINING?

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

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DISTRAINING

13 pts

DISTRAINING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. DISTRAINING is a verb form of distrain. DISTRAIN means "to seize and hold property as security".

Meaning & examples

verb

To squeeze, press, embrace; to constrain, oppress.
To force (someone) to do something by seizing their property.
Example: to distrain a person by his goods and chattels
To seize somebody's property in place of, or to force, payment of a debt.

Synonyms: distress

noun

The act or process by which something is distrained.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DISTRAINING is a verb form of distrain. DISTRAIN means "to seize and hold property as security".

In a sentence: "They distraining."

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DISTRAIN9 pts

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Letter Values

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DISTRAINING Scrabble FAQ

Is DISTRAINING a Scrabble word?: DISTRAINING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does DISTRAINING mean?: DISTRAINING is a verb form of distrain. DISTRAIN means "to seize and hold property as security".
How do you use DISTRAINING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They distraining."
How many points is DISTRAINING worth in Scrabble?: DISTRAINING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DISTRAINING?: DISTRAINING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).