How many points is GLIMMERING worth in Scrabble?

GLIMMERING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GLIMMERING?

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

Can you add a letter to GLIMMERING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

GLIMMERING

16 pts

GLIMMERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. GLIMMERING is a verb form of glimmer. GLIMMER means "shine faintly, flicker".

Meaning & examples

verb

To shine with a faint, unsteady light.
Example: The fireflies glimmered in the dark.

Synonyms: flicker, shimmer, twinkle

noun

A glimmer.
Example: the first glimmerings of repentance

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

GLIMMERING is a verb form of glimmer. GLIMMER means "shine faintly, flicker".

In a sentence: "They glimmering."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

GLIMMER12 pts

Back hooks

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

GLIMMERINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

GLIMMERING Scrabble FAQ

Is GLIMMERING a Scrabble word?: GLIMMERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does GLIMMERING mean?: GLIMMERING is a verb form of glimmer. GLIMMER means "shine faintly, flicker".
How do you use GLIMMERING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They glimmering."
How many points is GLIMMERING worth in Scrabble?: GLIMMERING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GLIMMERING?: GLIMMERING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GLIMMERING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GLIMMERINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.