How many points is FINISHING worth in Scrabble?

FINISHING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FINISHING?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

FINISHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. FINISHING means "act or skill of goal scoring".

/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

To complete (something).
Example: Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!
To apply a treatment to (a surface or similar).
Example: The furniture was finished in teak veneer.
To change an animal's food supply in the months before it is due for slaughter, with the intention of fattening the animal.
Example: Due to BSE, cows in the United Kingdom must be finished and slaughtered before 30 months of age.

The act of completing something.
Shooting ability.
Example: That guy's a slow and lazy player, but he's got excellent finishing
The final work upon or ornamentation of a thing; finish.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

act or skill of goal scoring

In a sentence: "The finishing is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of FINISHING. It scores 16 points.

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

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

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Is FINISHING a Scrabble word?: FINISHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does FINISHING mean?: act or skill of goal scoring
How do you use FINISHING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The finishing is noted."
How many points is FINISHING worth in Scrabble?: FINISHING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FINISHING?: FINISHING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FINISHING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FINISHINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.