How many points is POUNDING worth in Scrabble?

POUNDING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POUNDING?

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

Can you add a letter to POUNDING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

POUNDING

12 pts

POUNDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. POUNDING is a noun form of pound. POUND means "monetary unit of Britain and some other countries".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpaʊndɪŋ/

verb

To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound.

verb

To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
To crush to pieces; to pulverize.
To eat or drink very quickly.
Example: You really pounded that beer!

Synonyms: pulverate, triturate, bolt, chug, down, drill, get up in, nail

noun

An act in which something or someone is pounded

adjective

Causing heavy or loud throbs
Example: I have a pounding headache.

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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

POUNDING is a noun form of pound. POUND means "monetary unit of Britain and some other countries".

In a sentence: "The pounding is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

POUND8 pts

Back hooks

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

POUNDINGS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

POUNDING Scrabble FAQ

Is POUNDING a Scrabble word?: POUNDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does POUNDING mean?: POUNDING is a noun form of pound. POUND means "monetary unit of Britain and some other countries".
How do you use POUNDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pounding is noted."
How many points is POUNDING worth in Scrabble?: POUNDING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POUNDING?: POUNDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POUNDING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes POUNDINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.