How many points is EMPTYING worth in Scrabble?

EMPTYING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EMPTYING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

EMPTYING

16 pts

EMPTYING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. EMPTYING means "empty, to remove the contents of. EMPTY means "containing nothing".".

Meaning & examples

noun

The sediment of beer, cider, etc.
A type of yeast obtained from the remains of the brewing process.

verb

To make empty; to void; to remove the contents of.
Example: The cinema emptied quickly after the end of the film.
Of a river, duct, etc: to drain or flow toward an ultimate destination.
Example: Salmon River empties on the W shore about 2 miles below Bear River.

Antonyms: fill

noun

The act by which something is emptied.
Example: The bucket under the leaky roof needs frequent emptyings.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

empty, to remove the contents of. EMPTY means "containing nothing".

In a sentence: "They emptying."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

EMPTY12 pts

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

Letter Values

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EMPTYING Scrabble FAQ

Is EMPTYING a Scrabble word?: EMPTYING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does EMPTYING mean?: empty, to remove the contents of. EMPTY means "containing nothing".
How do you use EMPTYING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They emptying."
How many points is EMPTYING worth in Scrabble?: EMPTYING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EMPTYING?: EMPTYING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).