How many points is PUBLISHING worth in Scrabble?

PUBLISHING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PUBLISHING?

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

Can you add a letter to PUBLISHING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PUBLISHING

18 pts

PUBLISHING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. PUBLISHING is a verb form of publish. PUBLISH means "to print and issue to the public".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

verb

To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.
Example: Most of the sketches Faulkner published in 1925 appeared in the Sunday magazine section of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
To announce to the public.
Example: No newspaper published the victim's name.
To issue the work of (an author).
Example: Grove Press published many avant-garde authors.

Synonyms: disclose, make known, post

noun

The industry of publishing, including the production and distribution of books, magazines, web sites, newspapers, etc.
Something published; a publication.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PUBLISHING is a verb form of publish. PUBLISH means "to print and issue to the public".

In a sentence: "They publishing."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PUBLISH14 pts

Back hooks

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

PUBLISHINGS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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PUBLISHING Scrabble FAQ

Is PUBLISHING a Scrabble word?: PUBLISHING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does PUBLISHING mean?: PUBLISHING is a verb form of publish. PUBLISH means "to print and issue to the public".
How do you use PUBLISHING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They publishing."
How many points is PUBLISHING worth in Scrabble?: PUBLISHING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PUBLISHING?: PUBLISHING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PUBLISHING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PUBLISHINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.