How many points is PLUGGING worth in Scrabble?

PLUGGING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLUGGING?

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

Can you add a letter to PLUGGING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PLUGGING

13 pts

PLUGGING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. PLUGGING is a noun form of plug. PLUG means "thing fitting into and filling a hole".

Meaning & examples

/ˈplʌɡɪŋ/

verb

To stop with a plug; to make tight by stopping a hole.
Example: He attempted to plug the leaks with some caulk.
To blatantly mention a particular product or service as if advertising it.
Example: The main guest on the show just kept plugging his latest movie: it got so tiresome.
To persist or continue with something.
Example: Keep plugging at the problem until you find a solution.

Synonyms: drill, pound, sleep with, keep up, soldier on, bust a cap, pop, ventilate

noun

The act of stopping with a plug.
The material of which a plug or stopper is made.
An arrangement of plugs.
Example: We tried a few different pluggings.

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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

PLUGGING is a noun form of plug. PLUG means "thing fitting into and filling a hole".

In a sentence: "The plugging is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PLUG7 pts

Back hooks

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

PLUGGINGS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

PLUGGING Scrabble FAQ

Is PLUGGING a Scrabble word?: PLUGGING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does PLUGGING mean?: PLUGGING is a noun form of plug. PLUG means "thing fitting into and filling a hole".
How do you use PLUGGING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The plugging is noted."
How many points is PLUGGING worth in Scrabble?: PLUGGING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLUGGING?: PLUGGING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PLUGGING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLUGGINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.