How many points is BOXING worth in Scrabble?

BOXING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BOXING?

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

Can you add a letter to BOXING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BOXING

16 pts

BOXING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. BOXING means "sport of fighting with the fists".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbɒksɪŋ/

verb

To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.
Usually followed by in: to surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement; to corner, to hem in.
To mix two containers of paint of similar colour to ensure that the color is identical.

Synonyms: box up, case, embox, encase, pack, pack up, package

Antonyms: unbox, uncase, unpack

verb

To strike with the fists; to punch.
Example: Leave this place before I box you!
To fight against (a person) in a boxing match.
To participate in boxing; to be a boxer.

noun

A sport where two opponents punch each other with gloved fists, the object being to score more points by the end of the match or by knockout, or technical knockout.

Synonyms: fisticuffs, pugilism, sparring

verb

To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.
Usually followed by in: to surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement; to corner, to hem in.
To mix two containers of paint of similar colour to ensure that the color is identical.

Synonyms: box up, case, embox, encase, pack, pack up, package

Antonyms: unbox, uncase, unpack

verb

To strike with the fists; to punch.
Example: Leave this place before I box you!
To fight against (a person) in a boxing match.
To participate in boxing; to be a boxer.

noun

Material used for making boxes or casing.
Casing.
Automatic conversion of value types to objects by wrapping them within a heap-allocated reference type.

Antonyms: unboxing

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

sport of fighting with the fists

In a sentence: "The boxing is noted."

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Back hooks

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BOXINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

BOXING Scrabble FAQ

Is BOXING a Scrabble word?: BOXING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does BOXING mean?: sport of fighting with the fists
How do you use BOXING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The boxing is noted."
How many points is BOXING worth in Scrabble?: BOXING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BOXING?: BOXING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BOXING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOXINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.