How many points is LANGUISHING worth in Scrabble?

LANGUISHING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LANGUISHING?

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

Can you add a letter to LANGUISHING?

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

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LANGUISHING

16 pts

LANGUISHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. LANGUISHING is a verb form of languish. LANGUISH means "suffer neglect or hardship".

Meaning & examples

verb

To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.
To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness.
Example: He languished without his girlfriend
To live in miserable or disheartening conditions.
Example: He languished in prison for years

noun

The act of one who languishes.

adjective

Lacking of vigor or spirit.

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

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Definition and meaning

LANGUISHING is a verb form of languish. LANGUISH means "suffer neglect or hardship".

In a sentence: "They languishing."

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Base words

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LANGUISH12 pts

Back hooks

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

LANGUISHINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

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LANGUISHING Scrabble FAQ

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