How many points is DRILLING worth in Scrabble?

DRILLING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DRILLING?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

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DRILLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. DRILLING means "type of hard-wearing cloth".

/ˈdɹɪlɪŋ/

To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).
Example: Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction.
To practice, especially in (or as in) a military context.
Example: They drilled daily to learn the routine exactly.
To cause to drill (practice); to train in military arts.
Example: The sergeant was up by 6:00 every morning, drilling his troops.

To cause to flow in drills or rills or by trickling; to drain by trickling.
Example: waters drilled through a sandy stratum

Synonyms: entice, lead on, lure

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

type of hard-wearing cloth

In a sentence: "The drilling is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DRILLING. It scores 10 points.

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

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

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Is DRILLING a Scrabble word?: DRILLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does DRILLING mean?: type of hard-wearing cloth
How do you use DRILLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The drilling is noted."
How many points is DRILLING worth in Scrabble?: DRILLING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DRILLING?: DRILLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DRILLING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DRILLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.