How many points is CRUSHING worth in Scrabble?

CRUSHING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRUSHING?

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

Can you add a letter to CRUSHING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CRUSHING

14 pts

CRUSHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. CRUSHING means "act or instance of compressing so as to injure or break".

Meaning & examples

/ˈkɹʌʃɪŋ/

verb

To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity of it, or to force together into a mass.
Example: to crush grapes
To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding
Example: to crush quartz
To overwhelm by pressure or weight.
Example: After the corruption scandal, the opposition crushed the ruling party in the elections

Synonyms: comminute

noun

The action of the verb to crush.
A former method of execution by placing heavy weights on the victim.
(in the plural) crushed material
Example: oilseed crushings

adjective

That crushes; overwhelming.
Example: a crushing defeat
Devastatingly disheartening.
Example: Oh, your dog has leukemia? That’s crushing.

Synonyms: gutting

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

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

act or instance of compressing so as to injure or break

In a sentence: "The crushing is noted."

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

Letter Values

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CRUSHING Scrabble FAQ

Is CRUSHING a Scrabble word?: CRUSHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does CRUSHING mean?: act or instance of compressing so as to injure or break
How do you use CRUSHING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The crushing is noted."
How many points is CRUSHING worth in Scrabble?: CRUSHING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRUSHING?: CRUSHING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CRUSHING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CRUSHINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.