How many points is SHELLACKING worth in Scrabble?

SHELLACKING is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHELLACKING?

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

Can you add a letter to SHELLACKING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHELLACKING

21 pts

SHELLACKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points. SHELLACKING is a verb form of shellac. SHELLAC means "to cover with a thin varnish".

Meaning & examples

verb

To coat with shellac.
To beat; to thrash.
To inflict a heavy defeat upon.

noun

A heavy defeat, drubbing, or beating; used particularly in sports and political contexts.
Example: 2015 AFL Grand Final, West Coast Eagles copped a shellacking. If they turned up to the game prior to the second half, they may have been in the Contest.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHELLACKING is a verb form of shellac. SHELLAC means "to cover with a thin varnish".

In a sentence: "They shellacking."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SHELLAC12 pts

Back hooks

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

SHELLACKINGS22 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 21

SHELLACKING Scrabble FAQ

Is SHELLACKING a Scrabble word?: SHELLACKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points.
What does SHELLACKING mean?: SHELLACKING is a verb form of shellac. SHELLAC means "to cover with a thin varnish".
How do you use SHELLACKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shellacking."
How many points is SHELLACKING worth in Scrabble?: SHELLACKING is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHELLACKING?: SHELLACKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHELLACKING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHELLACKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.