How many points is ABBREVIATING worth in Scrabble?

ABBREVIATING is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ABBREVIATING?

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

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ABBREVIATING

20 pts

ABBREVIATING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. ABBREVIATING is a verb form of abbreviate. ABBREVIATE means "to make briefer".

Meaning & examples

verb

To shorten by omitting parts or details.
To speak or write in a brief manner.
To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned.

Synonyms: abridge, compress, condense, contract, curtail, epitomize, reduce, shorten

Antonyms: amplify, dilate, elongate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, extend, lengthen

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Definition and meaning

ABBREVIATING is a verb form of abbreviate. ABBREVIATE means "to make briefer".

In a sentence: "They abbreviating."

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Base words

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ABBREVIATE17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ABBREVIATING, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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ABBREVIATING Scrabble FAQ

Is ABBREVIATING a Scrabble word?: ABBREVIATING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does ABBREVIATING mean?: ABBREVIATING is a verb form of abbreviate. ABBREVIATE means "to make briefer".
How do you use ABBREVIATING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They abbreviating."
How many points is ABBREVIATING worth in Scrabble?: ABBREVIATING is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ABBREVIATING?: ABBREVIATING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).