How many points is CRIMPING worth in Scrabble?

CRIMPING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRIMPING?

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

Can you add a letter to CRIMPING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CRIMPING

15 pts

CRIMPING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. CRIMPING is a verb form of crimp. CRIMP means "fold or press into ridges".

Meaning & examples

/ˈkɹɪmpɪŋ/

verb

To press into small ridges or folds, to pleat, to corrugate.
Example: Cornish pasties are crimped during preparation.
To fasten by bending metal so that it squeezes around the parts to be fastened.
Example: He crimped the wire in place.
To pinch and hold; to seize.

verb

To impress (seamen or soldiers); to entrap, to decoy.

noun

The act by which something is crimped.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CRIMPING is a verb form of crimp. CRIMP means "fold or press into ridges".

In a sentence: "They crimping."

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Base words

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CRIMP11 pts

Front hooks

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SCRIMPING16 pts

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Letter Values

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CRIMPING Scrabble FAQ

Is CRIMPING a Scrabble word?: CRIMPING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does CRIMPING mean?: CRIMPING is a verb form of crimp. CRIMP means "fold or press into ridges".
How do you use CRIMPING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They crimping."
How many points is CRIMPING worth in Scrabble?: CRIMPING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRIMPING?: CRIMPING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CRIMPING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCRIMPING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.