How many points is SUFFOCATING worth in Scrabble?

SUFFOCATING is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SUFFOCATING?

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

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SUFFOCATING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points. SUFFOCATING means "suffocate".

To suffer, or cause someone to suffer, from severely reduced oxygen intake to the body.
Example: Open the hatch, he is suffocating in the airlock!
To die due to, or kill someone by means of, insufficient oxygen supply to the body.
Example: He suffocated his wife by holding a pillow over her head.
To overwhelm, or be overwhelmed (by a person or issue), as though with oxygen deprivation.
Example: I'm suffocating under this huge workload.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

suffocate

In a sentence: "They suffocating."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SUFFOCATING. It scores 20 points.

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Is SUFFOCATING a Scrabble word?: SUFFOCATING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points.
What does SUFFOCATING mean?: suffocate
How do you use SUFFOCATING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They suffocating."
How many points is SUFFOCATING worth in Scrabble?: SUFFOCATING is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SUFFOCATING?: SUFFOCATING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).