How many points is HUMBLING worth in Scrabble?

HUMBLING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HUMBLING?

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

Can you add a letter to HUMBLING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HUMBLING

16 pts

HUMBLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. HUMBLING is a adjective form of humble. HUMBLE means "conscious of one's failings".

Meaning & examples

verb

To defeat or reduce the power, independence, or pride of
To make humble or lowly; to make less proud or arrogant; to make meek and submissive.

Synonyms: abase, degrade, depress, disgrace, humiliate, lower, mortify

noun

An event which causes humbleness; a set-down.

adjective

Of higher rank, status, quality, strength, etc.; inducing a feeling of inferiority.

verb

Of an animal: to remove the horns; to poll.
To separate (barley, oats, etc.) from the awns.

Synonyms: poll

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3)

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HUMBLING is a adjective form of humble. HUMBLE means "conscious of one's failings".

In a sentence: "It is humbling."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HUMBLE13 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before HUMBLING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

THUMBLING17 pts

Back hooks

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

HUMBLINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

HUMBLING Scrabble FAQ

Is HUMBLING a Scrabble word?: HUMBLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does HUMBLING mean?: HUMBLING is a adjective form of humble. HUMBLE means "conscious of one's failings".
How do you use HUMBLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is humbling."
How many points is HUMBLING worth in Scrabble?: HUMBLING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HUMBLING?: HUMBLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HUMBLING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes THUMBLING, HUMBLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.