How many points is PRICKING worth in Scrabble?

PRICKING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRICKING?

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

Can you add a letter to PRICKING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PRICKING

17 pts

PRICKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. PRICKING is a verb form of prick. PRICK means "pierce lightly with a sharp point".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɹɪkɪŋ/

verb

To pierce or puncture slightly.
Example: John hardly felt the needle prick his arm when the adept nurse drew blood.
To form by piercing or puncturing.
Example: to prick a pattern for embroidery
To mark or denote by a puncture; to designate by pricking; to choose; to mark.

noun

The act of piercing or puncturing with a sharp point.
A sensation that pricks.
Example: the prickings of conscience
The driving of a nail into a horse's foot so as to produce lameness.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PRICKING is a verb form of prick. PRICK means "pierce lightly with a sharp point".

In a sentence: "They pricking."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PRICK13 pts

Back hooks

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PRICKINGS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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PRICKING Scrabble FAQ

Is PRICKING a Scrabble word?: PRICKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does PRICKING mean?: PRICKING is a verb form of prick. PRICK means "pierce lightly with a sharp point".
How do you use PRICKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They pricking."
How many points is PRICKING worth in Scrabble?: PRICKING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRICKING?: PRICKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PRICKING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRICKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.