How many points is SUPPRESSING worth in Scrabble?

SUPPRESSING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SUPPRESSING?

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

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SUPPRESSING

16 pts

SUPPRESSING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. SUPPRESSING is a verb form of suppress. SUPPRESS means "to put an end to forcibly".

Meaning & examples

verb

To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
Example: Political dissent was brutally suppressed.
To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
Example: I struggled to suppress my smile.
To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.
Example: He unconsciously suppressed his memories of abuse.

noun

The act by which something is suppressed; a suppression.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SUPPRESSING is a verb form of suppress. SUPPRESS means "to put an end to forcibly".

In a sentence: "They suppressing."

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Base words

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SUPPRESS12 pts

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Letter Values

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SUPPRESSING Scrabble FAQ

Is SUPPRESSING a Scrabble word?: SUPPRESSING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does SUPPRESSING mean?: SUPPRESSING is a verb form of suppress. SUPPRESS means "to put an end to forcibly".
How do you use SUPPRESSING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They suppressing."
How many points is SUPPRESSING worth in Scrabble?: SUPPRESSING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SUPPRESSING?: SUPPRESSING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).