How many points is BUTTERFLYING worth in Scrabble?

BUTTERFLYING is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUTTERFLYING?

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

Scrabble

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BUTTERFLYING

21 pts

BUTTERFLYING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. BUTTERFLYING is a noun form of butterfly. BUTTERFLY means "insect with brightly coloured wings".

Meaning & examples

verb

To cut (food) almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly.
Example: Butterfly the chicken before you grill it.
To cut strips of surgical tape or plasters into thin strips, and place across (a gaping wound) to close it.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BUTTERFLYING is a noun form of butterfly. BUTTERFLY means "insect with brightly coloured wings".

In a sentence: "The butterflying is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BUTTERFLYING. It scores 21 points.

Base words

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BUTTERFLY17 pts

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Letter Values

= 21

BUTTERFLYING Scrabble FAQ

Is BUTTERFLYING a Scrabble word?: BUTTERFLYING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does BUTTERFLYING mean?: BUTTERFLYING is a noun form of butterfly. BUTTERFLY means "insect with brightly coloured wings".
How do you use BUTTERFLYING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The butterflying is noted."
How many points is BUTTERFLYING worth in Scrabble?: BUTTERFLYING is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUTTERFLYING?: BUTTERFLYING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).