How many points is PLUNGING worth in Scrabble?

PLUNGING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLUNGING?

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

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PLUNGING

12 pts

PLUNGING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. PLUNGING is a verb form of plunge. PLUNGE means "to throw or thrust suddenly or forcibly into something".

Meaning & examples

/ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/

verb

To thrust into liquid, or into any penetrable substance; to immerse.
Example: to plunge the body into water
To cast, stab or throw into some thing, state, condition or action.
Example: to plunge a dagger into the breast; to plunge a nation into war
To baptize by immersion.

noun

An occurrence of putting or sinking under water or other fluid.
A headlong violent motion like that of a horse trying to throw its rider.

adjective

That descends steeply.
Aimed from higher ground, as fire upon an enemy.

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Definition and meaning

PLUNGING is a verb form of plunge. PLUNGE means "to throw or thrust suddenly or forcibly into something".

In a sentence: "They plunging."

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Letter Values

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PLUNGING Scrabble FAQ

Is PLUNGING a Scrabble word?: PLUNGING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does PLUNGING mean?: PLUNGING is a verb form of plunge. PLUNGE means "to throw or thrust suddenly or forcibly into something".
How do you use PLUNGING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They plunging."
How many points is PLUNGING worth in Scrabble?: PLUNGING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLUNGING?: PLUNGING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).