How many points is COMPLAINING worth in Scrabble?

COMPLAINING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMPLAINING?

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

Can you add a letter to COMPLAINING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

COMPLAINING

18 pts

COMPLAINING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. COMPLAINING is a verb form of complain. COMPLAIN means "express resentment or displeasure".

Meaning & examples

/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/

verb

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
Example: Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours.
To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
Example: They've complained about me to the police again.
To creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel.
Example: the complaining bed-springs

Synonyms: beef, bitch, gripe, grouse, grumble, grump, kvetch, moan

noun

The act by which someone complaints; a complaint.

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

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Definition and meaning

COMPLAINING is a verb form of complain. COMPLAIN means "express resentment or displeasure".

In a sentence: "They complaining."

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Base words

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COMPLAIN14 pts

Back hooks

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

COMPLAININGS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

COMPLAINING Scrabble FAQ

Is COMPLAINING a Scrabble word?: COMPLAINING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does COMPLAINING mean?: COMPLAINING is a verb form of complain. COMPLAIN means "express resentment or displeasure".
How do you use COMPLAINING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They complaining."
How many points is COMPLAINING worth in Scrabble?: COMPLAINING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMPLAINING?: COMPLAINING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COMPLAINING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COMPLAININGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.