How many points is MANSPLAINING worth in Scrabble?

MANSPLAINING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MANSPLAINING?

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

Can you add a letter to MANSPLAINING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MANSPLAINING

17 pts

MANSPLAINING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. MANSPLAINING means "instance of a man explaining something to a woman in a condescending way".

Meaning & examples

verb

To explain (something) condescendingly (to a female listener), especially to explain something the listener already knows, presuming that she has an inferior understanding of it merely because she is female.

noun

The act of condescendingly explaining something, particularly by a man to a female listener in order to appear knowledgable or from a mistaken presumption that she has an inferior understanding of the topic.

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

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

instance of a man explaining something to a woman in a condescending way

In a sentence: "The mansplaining is noted."

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MANSPLAININGS18 pts

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

Letter Values

= 17

MANSPLAINING Scrabble FAQ

Is MANSPLAINING a Scrabble word?: MANSPLAINING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does MANSPLAINING mean?: instance of a man explaining something to a woman in a condescending way
How do you use MANSPLAINING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The mansplaining is noted."
How many points is MANSPLAINING worth in Scrabble?: MANSPLAINING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MANSPLAINING?: MANSPLAINING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MANSPLAINING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MANSPLAININGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.