How many points is HOISTING worth in Scrabble?

HOISTING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOISTING?

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

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HOISTING

12 pts

HOISTING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. HOISTING is a verb form of hoist. HOIST means "to haul up by some mechanical means".

Meaning & examples

/hɔɪstɪŋ/

verb

To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).
To lift a trophy or similar prize into the air in celebration of a victory.
To lift someone up to be flogged.

noun

The act by which something is hoisted.
The behaviour of Javascript syntax which allows variables to be used before they are declared.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HOISTING is a verb form of hoist. HOIST means "to haul up by some mechanical means".

In a sentence: "They hoisting."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HOIST8 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

HOISTING Scrabble FAQ

Is HOISTING a Scrabble word?: HOISTING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does HOISTING mean?: HOISTING is a verb form of hoist. HOIST means "to haul up by some mechanical means".
How do you use HOISTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They hoisting."
How many points is HOISTING worth in Scrabble?: HOISTING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOISTING?: HOISTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).