How many points is CUMBERING worth in Scrabble?

CUMBERING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CUMBERING?

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

Can you add a letter to CUMBERING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CUMBERING

16 pts

CUMBERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. CUMBERING is a verb form of cumber. CUMBER means "obstruct or hinder".

Meaning & examples

verb

To slow down; to hinder; to burden; to encumber.

Synonyms: encumber

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CUMBERING is a verb form of cumber. CUMBER means "obstruct or hinder".

In a sentence: "They cumbering."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CUMBERING. It scores 16 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CUMBER12 pts

Front hooks

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

SCUMBERING17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

CUMBERING Scrabble FAQ

Is CUMBERING a Scrabble word?: CUMBERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does CUMBERING mean?: CUMBERING is a verb form of cumber. CUMBER means "obstruct or hinder".
How do you use CUMBERING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They cumbering."
How many points is CUMBERING worth in Scrabble?: CUMBERING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CUMBERING?: CUMBERING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CUMBERING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCUMBERING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.