How many points is SWELTERING worth in Scrabble?

SWELTERING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SWELTERING?

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

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SWELTERING

14 pts

SWELTERING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. SWELTERING is a verb form of swelter. SWELTER means "to suffer from oppressive heat".

Meaning & examples

verb

To suffer terribly from intense heat.
To perspire greatly from heat.
To cause to faint, to overpower, as with heat.

noun

The situation of being or feeling hot and humid.

adjective

(of weather) hot and humid; oppressively sticky
Example: The day was sweltering, so Lauren put on the shortest pair of shorts she could find and went to get ice-cream with her friend Rob.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SWELTERING is a verb form of swelter. SWELTER means "to suffer from oppressive heat".

In a sentence: "They sweltering."

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SWELTER10 pts

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Letter Values

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SWELTERING Scrabble FAQ

Is SWELTERING a Scrabble word?: SWELTERING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does SWELTERING mean?: SWELTERING is a verb form of swelter. SWELTER means "to suffer from oppressive heat".
How do you use SWELTERING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They sweltering."
How many points is SWELTERING worth in Scrabble?: SWELTERING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SWELTERING?: SWELTERING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).