How many points is BEHEADING worth in Scrabble?

BEHEADING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BEHEADING?

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

Can you add a letter to BEHEADING?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BEHEADINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BEHEADING

16 pts

BEHEADING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. BEHEADING is a verb form of behead. BEHEAD means "remove the head from".

Meaning & examples

verb

To remove the head of; to cut someone's head off.

Synonyms: decapitate, decollate

noun

An instance of a person being beheaded.
Example: A large crowd gathered to see the beheading.

Synonyms: decapitation, decollation

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BEHEADING is a verb form of behead. BEHEAD means "remove the head from".

In a sentence: "They beheading."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BEHEAD12 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after BEHEADING. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

BEHEADINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

BEHEADING Scrabble FAQ

Is BEHEADING a Scrabble word?: BEHEADING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does BEHEADING mean?: BEHEADING is a verb form of behead. BEHEAD means "remove the head from".
How do you use BEHEADING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They beheading."
How many points is BEHEADING worth in Scrabble?: BEHEADING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BEHEADING?: BEHEADING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BEHEADING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BEHEADINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.