How many points is COMPRESSING worth in Scrabble?

COMPRESSING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMPRESSING?

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

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COMPRESSING

18 pts

COMPRESSING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. COMPRESSING is a verb form of compress. COMPRESS means "squeeze together".

Meaning & examples

/kəmˈpɹɛsɪŋ/

verb

To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume.
Example: The force required to compress a spring varies linearly with the displacement.
To be pressed together or folded by compression into a more economic, easier format.
Example: Our new model compresses easily, ideal for storage and travel
To condense into a more economic, easier format.
Example: This chart compresses the entire audit report into a few lines on a single diagram.

Synonyms: contract, abridge, condense, shorten, truncate, compact, pack, press

Antonyms: decontract, expand, lengthen, uncompress

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verb

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Definition and meaning

COMPRESSING is a verb form of compress. COMPRESS means "squeeze together".

In a sentence: "They compressing."

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Letter Values

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COMPRESSING Scrabble FAQ

Is COMPRESSING a Scrabble word?: COMPRESSING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does COMPRESSING mean?: COMPRESSING is a verb form of compress. COMPRESS means "squeeze together".
How do you use COMPRESSING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They compressing."
How many points is COMPRESSING worth in Scrabble?: COMPRESSING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMPRESSING?: COMPRESSING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).