How many points is DISTRESSING worth in Scrabble?

DISTRESSING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DISTRESSING?

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

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DISTRESSING

13 pts

DISTRESSING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. DISTRESSING is a verb form of distress. DISTRESS means "to cause anxiety or suffering to".

Meaning & examples

/dɪˈstɹɛsɪŋ/

verb

To cause strain or anxiety to someone.
To retain someone’s property against the payment of a debt; to distrain.
To treat a new object to give it an appearance of age.
Example: She distressed the new media cabinet so that it fit with the other furniture in the room.

Synonyms: age, antique, patinate, anguish, harrow, martyr, tantalise, tantalize

adjective

Causing distress; upsetting; distressful.
Example: The details of the ordeal can be distressing to some readers.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DISTRESSING is a verb form of distress. DISTRESS means "to cause anxiety or suffering to".

In a sentence: "They distressing."

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DISTRESS9 pts

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Letter Values

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DISTRESSING Scrabble FAQ

Is DISTRESSING a Scrabble word?: DISTRESSING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does DISTRESSING mean?: DISTRESSING is a verb form of distress. DISTRESS means "to cause anxiety or suffering to".
How do you use DISTRESSING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They distressing."
How many points is DISTRESSING worth in Scrabble?: DISTRESSING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DISTRESSING?: DISTRESSING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).