How many points is PICKING worth in Scrabble?

PICKING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PICKING?

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

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PICKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. PICKING means "the act of one that picks".

/ˈpɪkɪŋ/

To grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails.
Example: Don't pick at that scab.
To harvest a fruit or vegetable for consumption by removing it from the plant to which it is attached; to harvest an entire plant by removing it from the ground.
Example: It's time to pick the tomatoes.
To pull apart or away, especially with the fingers; to pluck.
Example: She picked flowers in the meadow.

A gathering to pick fruit.
Example: We went to a strawberry picking last June.
(usually pluralized) Items remaining after others have selected the best; scraps, as of food.
(usually pluralized) Income or other gains, especially if obtained in an unscrupulous or objectionable manner.

Synonyms: leftover

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the act of one that picks

In a sentence: "The picking is noted."

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

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

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Is PICKING a Scrabble word?: PICKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does PICKING mean?: the act of one that picks
How do you use PICKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The picking is noted."
How many points is PICKING worth in Scrabble?: PICKING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PICKING?: PICKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).