How many points is CHISELLING worth in Scrabble?

CHISELLING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHISELLING?

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

Can you add a letter to CHISELLING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CHISELLING

16 pts

CHISELLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. CHISELLING is a noun form of chisel. CHISEL means "metal tool with a sharp end for shaping wood or stone".

Meaning & examples

verb

To use a chisel.
To work something with a chisel.
Example: She chiselled a sculpture out of the block of wood.
To cheat, to get something by cheating.

noun

A piece of work produced using a chisel.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CHISELLING is a noun form of chisel. CHISEL means "metal tool with a sharp end for shaping wood or stone".

In a sentence: "The chiselling is noted."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CHISEL11 pts

Back hooks

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

CHISELLINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

CHISELLING Scrabble FAQ

Is CHISELLING a Scrabble word?: CHISELLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does CHISELLING mean?: CHISELLING is a noun form of chisel. CHISEL means "metal tool with a sharp end for shaping wood or stone".
How do you use CHISELLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The chiselling is noted."
How many points is CHISELLING worth in Scrabble?: CHISELLING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHISELLING?: CHISELLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHISELLING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHISELLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.