How many points is NITPICKING worth in Scrabble?

NITPICKING is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NITPICKING?

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

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

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19 pts

NITPICKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. NITPICKING means "act or instance of criticizing unnecessarily".

The painstaking process of removing nits (lice eggs) from someone's hair.
(by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

act or instance of criticizing unnecessarily

In a sentence: "The nitpicking is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of NITPICKING. It scores 19 points.

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

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

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Is NITPICKING a Scrabble word?: NITPICKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does NITPICKING mean?: act or instance of criticizing unnecessarily
How do you use NITPICKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The nitpicking is noted."
How many points is NITPICKING worth in Scrabble?: NITPICKING is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NITPICKING?: NITPICKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NITPICKING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes NITPICKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.