How many points is PENCILLING worth in Scrabble?

PENCILLING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PENCILLING?

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

Can you add a letter to PENCILLING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PENCILLING

15 pts

PENCILLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. PENCILLING is a noun form of pencil. PENCIL means "thin cylindrical instrument for writing or drawing".

Meaning & examples

verb

To write (something) using a pencil.
Example: I penciled (BrE: pencilled) a brief reminder in my notebook.
To mark with, or as if with, a pencil.

noun

A sketch or mark made in pencil.

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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

PENCILLING is a noun form of pencil. PENCIL means "thin cylindrical instrument for writing or drawing".

In a sentence: "The pencilling is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PENCILLING. It scores 15 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PENCIL10 pts

Back hooks

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

PENCILLINGS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

PENCILLING Scrabble FAQ

Is PENCILLING a Scrabble word?: PENCILLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does PENCILLING mean?: PENCILLING is a noun form of pencil. PENCIL means "thin cylindrical instrument for writing or drawing".
How do you use PENCILLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pencilling is noted."
How many points is PENCILLING worth in Scrabble?: PENCILLING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PENCILLING?: PENCILLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PENCILLING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PENCILLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.