How many points is BUNGLING worth in Scrabble?

BUNGLING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUNGLING?

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

Can you add a letter to BUNGLING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BUNGLING

12 pts

BUNGLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BUNGLING is a verb form of bungle. BUNGLE means "spoil through incompetence".

Meaning & examples

verb

To botch up, bumble or incompetently perform a task; to make or mend clumsily; to manage awkwardly.

noun

An act of incompetence or ineptitude.
Example: Your bungling nearly cost us our jobs.

adjective

Incompetent or inept.
Example: Harry made a bungling attempt to catch the ball.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BUNGLING is a verb form of bungle. BUNGLE means "spoil through incompetence".

In a sentence: "They bungling."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BUNGLING. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BUNGLE9 pts

Back hooks

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

BUNGLINGS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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BUNGLING Scrabble FAQ

Is BUNGLING a Scrabble word?: BUNGLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does BUNGLING mean?: BUNGLING is a verb form of bungle. BUNGLE means "spoil through incompetence".
How do you use BUNGLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bungling."
How many points is BUNGLING worth in Scrabble?: BUNGLING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUNGLING?: BUNGLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUNGLING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUNGLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.