How many points is DISTRESSING worth in Scrabble?

DISTRESSING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DISTRESSING?

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

Can you add a letter to DISTRESSING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DISTRESSING

13 pts

DISTRESSING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. DISTRESSING is a noun form of distress. DISTRESS means "extreme unhappiness".

Meaning & examples

/dɪˈstɹɛsɪŋ/

verb

To cause strain or anxiety to someone.
To retain someone’s property against the payment of a debt; to distrain.
To treat a new object to give it an appearance of age.
Example: She distressed the new media cabinet so that it fit with the other furniture in the room.

Synonyms: age, antique, patinate, anguish, harrow, martyr, tantalise, tantalize

adjective

Causing distress; upsetting; distressful.
Example: The details of the ordeal can be distressing to some readers.

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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

DISTRESSING is a noun form of distress. DISTRESS means "extreme unhappiness".

In a sentence: "The distressing is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DISTRESSING. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DISTRESS9 pts

Back hooks

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

DISTRESSINGS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

DISTRESSING Scrabble FAQ

Is DISTRESSING a Scrabble word?: DISTRESSING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does DISTRESSING mean?: DISTRESSING is a noun form of distress. DISTRESS means "extreme unhappiness".
How do you use DISTRESSING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The distressing is noted."
How many points is DISTRESSING worth in Scrabble?: DISTRESSING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DISTRESSING?: DISTRESSING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DISTRESSING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DISTRESSINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.