How many points is SWALLOWING worth in Scrabble?

SWALLOWING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SWALLOWING?

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

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SWALLOWING

17 pts

SWALLOWING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. SWALLOWING is a verb form of swallow. SWALLOW means "to take through the mouth and esophagus into the stomach".

Meaning & examples

verb

To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat.
To take (something) in so that it disappears; to consume, absorb.
To take food down into the stomach; to make the muscular contractions of the oesophagus to achieve this, often taken as a sign of nervousness or strong emotion.
Example: My throat was so sore that I was unable to swallow.

Synonyms: buy, credit, creed, consume, devour, eat, gulp, absorb

noun

The act of swallowing.

Synonyms: deglutition

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SWALLOWING is a verb form of swallow. SWALLOW means "to take through the mouth and esophagus into the stomach".

In a sentence: "They swallowing."

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Base words

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SWALLOW13 pts

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Letter Values

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SWALLOWING Scrabble FAQ

Is SWALLOWING a Scrabble word?: SWALLOWING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does SWALLOWING mean?: SWALLOWING is a verb form of swallow. SWALLOW means "to take through the mouth and esophagus into the stomach".
How do you use SWALLOWING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They swallowing."
How many points is SWALLOWING worth in Scrabble?: SWALLOWING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SWALLOWING?: SWALLOWING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).