How many points is TONGUING worth in Scrabble?

TONGUING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TONGUING?

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

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TONGUING

10 pts

TONGUING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. TONGUING means "the use of the tongue in articulating notes on a wind instrument".

Meaning & examples

verb

On a wind instrument, to articulate a note by starting the air with a tap of the tongue, as though by speaking a 'd' or 't' sound (alveolar plosive).
Example: Playing wind instruments involves tonguing on the reed or mouthpiece.
To manipulate with the tongue, as in kissing or oral sex.
To protrude in relatively long, narrow sections.
Example: a soil horizon that tongues into clay

noun

A licking or lapping with the tongue.
A technique used with wind instruments to enunciate different notes using the tongue on the reed or mouthpiece.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the use of the tongue in articulating notes on a wind instrument

In a sentence: "The tonguing is noted."

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Word forms

TONGUINGS11 pts

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Letter Values

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TONGUING Scrabble FAQ

Is TONGUING a Scrabble word?: TONGUING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does TONGUING mean?: the use of the tongue in articulating notes on a wind instrument
How do you use TONGUING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tonguing is noted."
How many points is TONGUING worth in Scrabble?: TONGUING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TONGUING?: TONGUING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).