How many points is TREPHINING worth in Scrabble?

TREPHINING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TREPHINING?

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

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TREPHINING

16 pts

TREPHINING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. TREPHINING is a verb form of trephine. TREPHINE means "to operate on with a surgical saw".

Meaning & examples

verb

To use a trephine during surgery.
To perforate with a trephine.

noun

The use of a trephine.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TREPHINING is a verb form of trephine. TREPHINE means "to operate on with a surgical saw".

In a sentence: "They trephining."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TREPHINING. It scores 16 points.

Base words

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TREPHINE13 pts

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Letter Values

= 16

TREPHINING Scrabble FAQ

Is TREPHINING a Scrabble word?: TREPHINING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does TREPHINING mean?: TREPHINING is a verb form of trephine. TREPHINE means "to operate on with a surgical saw".
How do you use TREPHINING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They trephining."
How many points is TREPHINING worth in Scrabble?: TREPHINING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TREPHINING?: TREPHINING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).