How many points is BUTTONHOLING worth in Scrabble?

BUTTONHOLING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUTTONHOLING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BUTTONHOLING

18 pts

BUTTONHOLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. BUTTONHOLING is a noun form of buttonhole. BUTTONHOLE means "the slit through which a button is passed".

Meaning & examples

verb

To detain (a person) in conversation against their will.

Synonyms: accost, waylay

noun

The act of detaining someone in conversation against his or her will.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BUTTONHOLING is a noun form of buttonhole. BUTTONHOLE means "the slit through which a button is passed".

In a sentence: "The buttonholing is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BUTTONHOLING. It scores 18 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BUTTONHOLE15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

BUTTONHOLING Scrabble FAQ

Is BUTTONHOLING a Scrabble word?: BUTTONHOLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does BUTTONHOLING mean?: BUTTONHOLING is a noun form of buttonhole. BUTTONHOLE means "the slit through which a button is passed".
How do you use BUTTONHOLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The buttonholing is noted."
How many points is BUTTONHOLING worth in Scrabble?: BUTTONHOLING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUTTONHOLING?: BUTTONHOLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).