How many points is CLIPPING worth in Scrabble?

CLIPPING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CLIPPING?

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

Can you add a letter to CLIPPING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CLIPPING

15 pts

CLIPPING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. CLIPPING is a verb form of clip. CLIP means "cut with shears or scissors".

Meaning & examples

/ˈklɪpɪŋ/

verb

To grip tightly.
To fasten with a clip.
Example: Please clip the photos to the pages where they will go.
To hug, embrace.

verb

To cut, especially with scissors or shears as opposed to a knife etc.
Example: Please clip that coupon out of the newspaper.
To curtail; to cut short.
To strike with the hand.
Example: I'll clip ye round the lugs!

noun

A piece of something removed by clipping.
Example: a clipping of hair
An article clipped from a newspaper.
A short form (of a word) created by removing syllables.
Example: The word "ad" is a clipping of "advertisement".

Synonyms: cutting, offcut, snippet, short form

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

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

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CLIPPING is a verb form of clip. CLIP means "cut with shears or scissors".

In a sentence: "They clipping."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CLIP8 pts

Back hooks

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

CLIPPINGS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

CLIPPING Scrabble FAQ

Is CLIPPING a Scrabble word?: CLIPPING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does CLIPPING mean?: CLIPPING is a verb form of clip. CLIP means "cut with shears or scissors".
How do you use CLIPPING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They clipping."
How many points is CLIPPING worth in Scrabble?: CLIPPING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CLIPPING?: CLIPPING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CLIPPING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLIPPINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.