How many points is NUZZLING worth in Scrabble?

NUZZLING is worth 27 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NUZZLING?

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

Can you add a letter to NUZZLING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

NUZZLING

27 pts

NUZZLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 27 points. NUZZLING is a verb form of nuzzle. NUZZLE means "push or rub gently with the nose or snout".

Meaning & examples

verb

(of animals, lovers, etc) To touch someone or something with the nose.
Example: She nuzzled her boyfriend in the cinema.
To nurse; to foster; to bring up.
To nestle; to house, as in a nest.

noun

The act of one who nuzzles.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

NUZZLING is a verb form of nuzzle. NUZZLE means "push or rub gently with the nose or snout".

In a sentence: "They nuzzling."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of NUZZLING. It scores 27 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

NUZZLE24 pts

Front hooks

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

SNUZZLING28 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

Z10

= 27

NUZZLING Scrabble FAQ

Is NUZZLING a Scrabble word?: NUZZLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 27 points.
What does NUZZLING mean?: NUZZLING is a verb form of nuzzle. NUZZLE means "push or rub gently with the nose or snout".
How do you use NUZZLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They nuzzling."
How many points is NUZZLING worth in Scrabble?: NUZZLING is worth 27 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NUZZLING?: NUZZLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NUZZLING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SNUZZLING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.