How many points is BENCHING worth in Scrabble?

BENCHING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BENCHING?

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

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BENCHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. BENCHING is a noun form of bench. BENCH means "long seat".

/ˈbɛntʃɪŋ/

To remove a player from play.
Example: They benched him for the rest of the game because they thought he was injured.
To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily.
To push a person backward against a conspirator behind them who is on their hands and knees, causing them to fall over.

Synonyms: sideline

An instance of a person being removed temporarily from an active role in a group or team activity.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

BENCHING is a noun form of bench. BENCH means "long seat".

In a sentence: "The benching is noted."

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

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Is BENCHING a Scrabble word?: BENCHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does BENCHING mean?: BENCHING is a noun form of bench. BENCH means "long seat".
How do you use BENCHING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The benching is noted."
How many points is BENCHING worth in Scrabble?: BENCHING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BENCHING?: BENCHING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).