How many points is PREACHING worth in Scrabble?

PREACHING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PREACHING?

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

Can you add a letter to PREACHING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PREACHING

17 pts

PREACHING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. PREACHING is a verb form of preach. PREACH means "to advocate or recommend urgently".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɹiːtʃɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiːtʃɪŋ/

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verb

To give a sermon.
Example: A learned local Muslim used to preach in the small mosque every Friday.
To proclaim by public discourse; to utter in a sermon or a formal religious harangue.
To advise or recommend earnestly.

noun

The act of delivering a sermon or similar moral instruction.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PREACHING is a verb form of preach. PREACH means "to advocate or recommend urgently".

In a sentence: "They preaching."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PREACH13 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before PREACHING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

UPREACHING18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

= 17

PREACHING Scrabble FAQ

Is PREACHING a Scrabble word?: PREACHING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does PREACHING mean?: PREACHING is a verb form of preach. PREACH means "to advocate or recommend urgently".
How do you use PREACHING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They preaching."
How many points is PREACHING worth in Scrabble?: PREACHING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PREACHING?: PREACHING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PREACHING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes UPREACHING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.