How many points is DISSECTING worth in Scrabble?

DISSECTING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DISSECTING?

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

Can you add a letter to DISSECTING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DISSECTING

14 pts

DISSECTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. DISSECTING is a verb form of dissect. DISSECT means "cut something open to examine it".

Meaning & examples

verb

To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart; to perform a necropsy or an autopsy.
To study a plant or other organism's anatomy similarly.
To analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts.

noun

A dissection; a taking apart.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DISSECTING is a verb form of dissect. DISSECT means "cut something open to examine it".

In a sentence: "They dissecting."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DISSECT10 pts

Back hooks

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

DISSECTINGS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

DISSECTING Scrabble FAQ

Is DISSECTING a Scrabble word?: DISSECTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does DISSECTING mean?: DISSECTING is a verb form of dissect. DISSECT means "cut something open to examine it".
How do you use DISSECTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They dissecting."
How many points is DISSECTING worth in Scrabble?: DISSECTING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DISSECTING?: DISSECTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DISSECTING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DISSECTINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.