How many points is PINCHING worth in Scrabble?

PINCHING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PINCHING?

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

Can you add a letter to PINCHING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PINCHING

16 pts

PINCHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. PINCHING is a verb form of pinch. PINCH means "squeeze between finger and thumb".

Meaning & examples

verb

To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
Example: The children were scolded for pinching each other.
To squeeze between the thumb and forefinger.
To squeeze between two objects.

noun

The act of one who or that which pinches.
The act of pinching off new growth.

adjective

That pinches, or causes such a sensation

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PINCHING is a verb form of pinch. PINCH means "squeeze between finger and thumb".

In a sentence: "They pinching."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PINCH12 pts

Back hooks

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

PINCHINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

PINCHING Scrabble FAQ

Is PINCHING a Scrabble word?: PINCHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does PINCHING mean?: PINCHING is a verb form of pinch. PINCH means "squeeze between finger and thumb".
How do you use PINCHING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They pinching."
How many points is PINCHING worth in Scrabble?: PINCHING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PINCHING?: PINCHING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PINCHING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PINCHINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.