How many points is CRAWLING worth in Scrabble?

CRAWLING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRAWLING?

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

Can you add a letter to CRAWLING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CRAWLING

14 pts

CRAWLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. CRAWLING means "defect in freshly applied paint or varnish characterized by bare patches and ridging".

Meaning & examples

/ˈkɹɔːlɪŋ/

verb

To creep; to move slowly on hands and knees, or by dragging the body along the ground.
Example: Clutching my wounded side, I crawled back to the trench.
To move forward slowly, with frequent stops.
Example: The rush-hour traffic crawled around the bypass.
To act in a servile manner.
Example: Don't come crawling to me with your useless apologies!

noun

The motion of something that crawls.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

defect in freshly applied paint or varnish characterized by bare patches and ridging

In a sentence: "The crawling is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CRAWLING. It scores 14 points.

Front hooks

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

SCRAWLING15 pts

Back hooks

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

CRAWLINGS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

CRAWLING Scrabble FAQ

Is CRAWLING a Scrabble word?: CRAWLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does CRAWLING mean?: defect in freshly applied paint or varnish characterized by bare patches and ridging
How do you use CRAWLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The crawling is noted."
How many points is CRAWLING worth in Scrabble?: CRAWLING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRAWLING?: CRAWLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CRAWLING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCRAWLING, CRAWLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.