How many points is COMBING worth in Scrabble?

COMBING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMBING?

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

Can you add a letter to COMBING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

COMBING

14 pts

COMBING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. COMBING is a noun form of comb. COMB means "toothed implement for arranging the hair".

Meaning & examples

verb

(especially of hair or fur) To groom with a toothed implement; chiefly with a comb.
Example: I need to comb my hair before we leave the house
To separate choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers.
To search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb.
Example: Police combed the field for evidence after the assault

noun

The act by which something is combed.
Example: My hair needs frequent combings; otherwise, it gets matted.
(in the plural) Individual hairs that drop out when the hair is combed.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

COMBING is a noun form of comb. COMB means "toothed implement for arranging the hair".

In a sentence: "The combing is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

COMB10 pts

Back hooks

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

COMBINGS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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COMBING Scrabble FAQ

Is COMBING a Scrabble word?: COMBING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does COMBING mean?: COMBING is a noun form of comb. COMB means "toothed implement for arranging the hair".
How do you use COMBING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The combing is noted."
How many points is COMBING worth in Scrabble?: COMBING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMBING?: COMBING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COMBING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COMBINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.