How many points is POACHING worth in Scrabble?

POACHING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POACHING?

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

Can you add a letter to POACHING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

POACHING

16 pts

POACHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. POACHING is a verb form of poach. POACH means "catch (animals) illegally on someone else's land".

Meaning & examples

verb

To cook something in simmering liquid.
To be cooked in simmering liquid
To become soft or muddy.

verb

To take game or fish illegally.
To take anything illegally or unfairly.
To entice (an employee or customer) to switch from a competing company to one's own.

noun

Illegal procurement of protected wildlife such as fish, game, logging, or plant collecting.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

POACHING is a verb form of poach. POACH means "catch (animals) illegally on someone else's land".

In a sentence: "They poaching."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of POACHING. It scores 16 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

POACH12 pts

Back hooks

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

POACHINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

POACHING Scrabble FAQ

Is POACHING a Scrabble word?: POACHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does POACHING mean?: POACHING is a verb form of poach. POACH means "catch (animals) illegally on someone else's land".
How do you use POACHING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They poaching."
How many points is POACHING worth in Scrabble?: POACHING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POACHING?: POACHING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POACHING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes POACHINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.