How many points is PENETRATING worth in Scrabble?

PENETRATING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PENETRATING?

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

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PENETRATING

14 pts

PENETRATING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. PENETRATING is a verb form of penetrate. PENETRATE means "find or force a way into or through".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪtɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪtɪŋ/

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verb

To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.
Example: Light penetrates darkness.
To achieve understanding of, despite some obstacle; to comprehend; to understand.
Example: I could not penetrate Burke's opaque rhetoric.
To affect profoundly through the senses or feelings; to move deeply.
Example: to penetrate one's heart with pity

adjective

Able to pierce or penetrate
Example: The skunk produces a penetrating odor.
Demonstrating acute or keen understanding
Example: His novel shows a penetrating insight into the criminal mind.

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Definition and meaning

PENETRATING is a verb form of penetrate. PENETRATE means "find or force a way into or through".

In a sentence: "They penetrating."

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PENETRATE11 pts

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Letter Values

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PENETRATING Scrabble FAQ

Is PENETRATING a Scrabble word?: PENETRATING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does PENETRATING mean?: PENETRATING is a verb form of penetrate. PENETRATE means "find or force a way into or through".
How do you use PENETRATING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They penetrating."
How many points is PENETRATING worth in Scrabble?: PENETRATING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PENETRATING?: PENETRATING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).