How many points is MUDSLINGING worth in Scrabble?

MUDSLINGING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MUDSLINGING?

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

Can you add a letter to MUDSLINGING?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MUDSLINGINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MUDSLINGING

16 pts

MUDSLINGING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. MUDSLINGING is a verb form of mudsling. MUDSLING means "to use insults and accusations against a rival candidate".

Meaning & examples

noun

Casting aspersions with intent to discredit.
Example: The campaign degenerated into mutual mudslinging, each candidate trying to tarnish the other's reputation and looking bad in the process.
An act of making damaging or spiteful remarks with the intent to discredit.
Example: The mudslinging didn't help expand the media coverage of the issues; all that was reported was the mudslingings.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

MUDSLINGING is a verb form of mudsling. MUDSLING means "to use insults and accusations against a rival candidate".

In a sentence: "They mudslinging."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of MUDSLINGING. It scores 16 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

MUDSLING12 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after MUDSLINGING. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

MUDSLINGINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

MUDSLINGING Scrabble FAQ

Is MUDSLINGING a Scrabble word?: MUDSLINGING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does MUDSLINGING mean?: MUDSLINGING is a verb form of mudsling. MUDSLING means "to use insults and accusations against a rival candidate".
How do you use MUDSLINGING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They mudslinging."
How many points is MUDSLINGING worth in Scrabble?: MUDSLINGING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MUDSLINGING?: MUDSLINGING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MUDSLINGING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MUDSLINGINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.