How many points is PRUNING worth in Scrabble?

PRUNING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRUNING?

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

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PRUNING

10 pts

PRUNING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. PRUNING is a verb form of prune. PRUNE means "to cut off branches or parts from".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɹuːnɪŋ/

verb

To become wrinkled like a dried plum, as the fingers and toes do when kept submerged in water.

verb

To remove excess material from a tree or shrub; to trim, especially to make more healthy or productive.
Example: A good grape grower will prune the vines once a year.
To cut down or shorten (by the removal of unnecessary material).
Example: to prune a budget, or an essay
To remove unnecessary branches from a tree data structure.

noun

A removal of excess material from a tree or shrub.
Something obtained by pruning, as a twig.
A method of enumeration that allows the cutting out of parts of a decision tree.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PRUNING is a verb form of prune. PRUNE means "to cut off branches or parts from".

In a sentence: "They pruning."

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PRUNE7 pts

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PRUNING Scrabble FAQ

Is PRUNING a Scrabble word?: PRUNING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does PRUNING mean?: PRUNING is a verb form of prune. PRUNE means "to cut off branches or parts from".
How do you use PRUNING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They pruning."
How many points is PRUNING worth in Scrabble?: PRUNING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRUNING?: PRUNING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).