How many points is DETHRONING worth in Scrabble?

DETHRONING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETHRONING?

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

Can you add a letter to DETHRONING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DETHRONING

15 pts

DETHRONING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. DETHRONING is a verb form of dethrone. DETHRONE means "remove from a throne or position of power".

Meaning & examples

verb

To depose; to forcibly relieve a monarch of the monarchy.
To remove any governing authority from power.
To remove from any position of high status or power.

Synonyms: bring down, depose, divest, overthrow, discrown, disenthrone, uncrown, unking

Antonyms: coronate, crown, enthrone, king, empower, install, invest, take office

noun

The removal of a ruler from the throne.

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

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DETHRONING is a verb form of dethrone. DETHRONE means "remove from a throne or position of power".

In a sentence: "They dethroning."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DETHRONE12 pts

Back hooks

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

DETHRONINGS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

DETHRONING Scrabble FAQ

Is DETHRONING a Scrabble word?: DETHRONING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does DETHRONING mean?: DETHRONING is a verb form of dethrone. DETHRONE means "remove from a throne or position of power".
How do you use DETHRONING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They dethroning."
How many points is DETHRONING worth in Scrabble?: DETHRONING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DETHRONING?: DETHRONING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DETHRONING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETHRONINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.