How many points is PERSECUTING worth in Scrabble?

PERSECUTING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PERSECUTING?

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

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PERSECUTING

16 pts

PERSECUTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. PERSECUTING is a verb form of persecute. PERSECUTE means "treat cruelly because of ethnicity, religion, etc".

Meaning & examples

verb

To pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict; to beset with cruelty or malignity; to harass; especially, to afflict, harass, punish, or put to death for one's race, sexual identity, adherence to a particular religious creed, or mode of worship.
Example: He who persecutes one will persecute all.
To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.

Synonyms: annoy, distress, harass, oppress, worry

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Definition and meaning

PERSECUTING is a verb form of persecute. PERSECUTE means "treat cruelly because of ethnicity, religion, etc".

In a sentence: "They persecuting."

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Base words

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PERSECUTE13 pts

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Letter Values

= 16

PERSECUTING Scrabble FAQ

Is PERSECUTING a Scrabble word?: PERSECUTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does PERSECUTING mean?: PERSECUTING is a verb form of persecute. PERSECUTE means "treat cruelly because of ethnicity, religion, etc".
How do you use PERSECUTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They persecuting."
How many points is PERSECUTING worth in Scrabble?: PERSECUTING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PERSECUTING?: PERSECUTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).