How many points is CRABBING worth in Scrabble?

CRABBING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRABBING?

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

Can you add a letter to CRABBING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CRABBING

15 pts

CRABBING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. CRABBING is a noun form of crab. CRAB means "edible shellfish with ten legs, the first pair modified into pincers".

Meaning & examples

/ˈkɹæbɪŋ/

verb

To fish for crabs.
To ruin.
To complain.

verb

(obsolete) To irritate, make surly or sour
To be ill-tempered; to complain or find fault.
(British dialect) To cudgel or beat, as with a crabstick

noun

The act or art of catching crabs.
The fighting of hawks with each other.
(wool manufacture) A process of scouring cloth between rolls in a machine.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CRABBING is a noun form of crab. CRAB means "edible shellfish with ten legs, the first pair modified into pincers".

In a sentence: "The crabbing is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CRABBING. It scores 15 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CRAB8 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before CRABBING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

SCRABBING16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

CRABBING Scrabble FAQ

Is CRABBING a Scrabble word?: CRABBING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does CRABBING mean?: CRABBING is a noun form of crab. CRAB means "edible shellfish with ten legs, the first pair modified into pincers".
How do you use CRABBING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The crabbing is noted."
How many points is CRABBING worth in Scrabble?: CRABBING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRABBING?: CRABBING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CRABBING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCRABBING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.