How many points is FRANKING worth in Scrabble?

FRANKING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FRANKING?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

FRANKING

16 pts

FRANKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. FRANKING means "frank, to mark (a piece of mail) for free delivery. FRANK means "honest and unreserved in speech".".

Meaning & examples

Pronunciation

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verb

To place a frank on an envelope.
To exempt from charge for postage, as a letter, package, or packet, etc.
To send by public conveyance free of expense.

verb

To shut up in a frank or sty; to pen up; hence, to cram; to fatten.

noun

A device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced.
A corporate tax system in which some or all of the tax paid by a company may be attributed, or imputed, to the shareholders by way of a tax credit to reduce the income tax payable on a distribution.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

frank, to mark (a piece of mail) for free delivery. FRANK means "honest and unreserved in speech".

In a sentence: "They franking."

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Base words

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FRANK12 pts

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Letter Values

= 16

FRANKING Scrabble FAQ

Is FRANKING a Scrabble word?: FRANKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does FRANKING mean?: frank, to mark (a piece of mail) for free delivery. FRANK means "honest and unreserved in speech".
How do you use FRANKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They franking."
How many points is FRANKING worth in Scrabble?: FRANKING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FRANKING?: FRANKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).