How many points is GUESSING worth in Scrabble?

GUESSING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GUESSING?

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

Can you add a letter to GUESSING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

GUESSING

10 pts

GUESSING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. GUESSING is a verb form of guess. GUESS means "estimate or draw a conclusion without proper knowledge".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɡɛsɪŋ/

noun

The act of making a guess; estimate or prediction; foresight.

verb

To reach a partly (or totally) unqualified conclusion.
To solve by a correct conjecture; to conjecture rightly.
Example: He who guesses the riddle shall have the ring.
To suppose (introducing a proposition of uncertain plausibility).
Example: That album is quite hard to find, but I guess you could try ordering it online.

Synonyms: assume, hypothesize, speculate, take a stab

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

GUESSING is a verb form of guess. GUESS means "estimate or draw a conclusion without proper knowledge".

In a sentence: "They guessing."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

GUESS6 pts

Back hooks

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

GUESSINGS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

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GUESSING Scrabble FAQ

Is GUESSING a Scrabble word?: GUESSING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does GUESSING mean?: GUESSING is a verb form of guess. GUESS means "estimate or draw a conclusion without proper knowledge".
How do you use GUESSING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They guessing."
How many points is GUESSING worth in Scrabble?: GUESSING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GUESSING?: GUESSING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GUESSING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GUESSINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.