How many points is DROWNING worth in Scrabble?

DROWNING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DROWNING?

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

Can you add a letter to DROWNING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DROWNING

13 pts

DROWNING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. DROWNING is a verb form of drown. DROWN means "die or kill by immersion in liquid".

Meaning & examples

/ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/

verb

To die from suffocation while immersed in water or other fluid.
To kill by suffocating in water or another liquid.
To be flooded: to be inundated with or submerged in (literally) water or (figuratively) other things; to be overwhelmed.

Synonyms: flood, inundate

noun

An instance of a person or animal drowning.
Example: It's dangerous to swim in that river — there were three drownings there last year.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DROWNING is a verb form of drown. DROWN means "die or kill by immersion in liquid".

In a sentence: "They drowning."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DROWN9 pts

Back hooks

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

DROWNINGS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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DROWNING Scrabble FAQ

Is DROWNING a Scrabble word?: DROWNING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does DROWNING mean?: DROWNING is a verb form of drown. DROWN means "die or kill by immersion in liquid".
How do you use DROWNING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They drowning."
How many points is DROWNING worth in Scrabble?: DROWNING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DROWNING?: DROWNING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DROWNING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DROWNINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.