How many points is PILLING worth in Scrabble?

PILLING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PILLING?

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

Can you add a letter to PILLING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PILLING

10 pts

PILLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. PILLING is a noun form of pill. PILL means "small ball of medicine swallowed whole".

Meaning & examples

verb

Of a woven fabric surface, to form small matted balls of fiber.
To form into the shape of a pill.
Example: Pilling is a skill rarely used by modern pharmacists.
To medicate with pills.
Example: She pills herself with all sorts of herbal medicines.

verb

To peel; to remove the outer layer of hair, skin, or bark.
To peel; to make by removing the skin.
To be peeled; to peel off in flakes.

noun

Balls of fibre formed on clothing through usage, often called pill or pills.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PILLING is a noun form of pill. PILL means "small ball of medicine swallowed whole".

In a sentence: "The pilling is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PILL6 pts

Front hooks

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

SPILLING11 pts

Back hooks

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

PILLINGS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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PILLING Scrabble FAQ

Is PILLING a Scrabble word?: PILLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does PILLING mean?: PILLING is a noun form of pill. PILL means "small ball of medicine swallowed whole".
How do you use PILLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pilling is noted."
How many points is PILLING worth in Scrabble?: PILLING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PILLING?: PILLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PILLING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPILLING, PILLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.