How many points is SCALDING worth in Scrabble?

SCALDING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SCALDING?

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

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SCALDING

12 pts

SCALDING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. SCALDING is a verb form of scald. SCALD means "to burn with hot liquid or steam".

Meaning & examples

verb

To burn with hot liquid.
Example: to scald the hand
To heat almost to boiling.
Example: Scald the milk until little bubbles form.

noun

An instance of scalding: a burn.

adjective

(of a liquid) Hot enough to burn.

noun

3,5-methoxy-4-ethoxyphenethylamine, a psychedelic drug and entheogen of the phenethylamine class.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SCALDING is a verb form of scald. SCALD means "to burn with hot liquid or steam".

In a sentence: "They scalding."

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Base words

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SCALD8 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

SCALDING Scrabble FAQ

Is SCALDING a Scrabble word?: SCALDING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does SCALDING mean?: SCALDING is a verb form of scald. SCALD means "to burn with hot liquid or steam".
How do you use SCALDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They scalding."
How many points is SCALDING worth in Scrabble?: SCALDING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SCALDING?: SCALDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).