How many points is EMPTYING worth in Scrabble?

EMPTYING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EMPTYING?

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

Can you add a letter to EMPTYING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

EMPTYING

16 pts

EMPTYING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. EMPTYING is a adjective form of empty. EMPTY means "containing nothing".

Meaning & examples

noun

The sediment of beer, cider, etc.
A type of yeast obtained from the remains of the brewing process.

verb

To make empty; to void; to remove the contents of.
Example: The cinema emptied quickly after the end of the film.
Of a river, duct, etc: to drain or flow toward an ultimate destination.
Example: Salmon River empties on the W shore about 2 miles below Bear River.

Antonyms: fill

noun

The act by which something is emptied.
Example: The bucket under the leaky roof needs frequent emptyings.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

EMPTYING is a adjective form of empty. EMPTY means "containing nothing".

In a sentence: "It is emptying."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

EMPTY12 pts

Back hooks

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

EMPTYINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

EMPTYING Scrabble FAQ

Is EMPTYING a Scrabble word?: EMPTYING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does EMPTYING mean?: EMPTYING is a adjective form of empty. EMPTY means "containing nothing".
How do you use EMPTYING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is emptying."
How many points is EMPTYING worth in Scrabble?: EMPTYING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EMPTYING?: EMPTYING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EMPTYING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EMPTYINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.