How many points is PUMPING worth in Scrabble?

PUMPING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PUMPING?

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

Can you add a letter to PUMPING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PUMPING

14 pts

PUMPING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. PUMPING is a noun form of pump. PUMP means "machine used to force a liquid or gas to move in a particular direction".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpʌmpɪŋ/

verb

To use a pump to move (liquid or gas).
Example: I've pumped over 1000 gallons of water in the last ten minutes.
(often followed by up) To fill with air.
Example: He pumped up the air-bed by hand, but used the service station air to pump up the tyres.
To move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump.
Example: I pumped my fist with joy when I won the race.

Synonyms: bang, big up, lift, pump iron, grill, interrogate, handshake, trump

noun

The act by which something is pumped.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PUMPING is a noun form of pump. PUMP means "machine used to force a liquid or gas to move in a particular direction".

In a sentence: "The pumping is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PUMP10 pts

Back hooks

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

PUMPINGS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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PUMPING Scrabble FAQ

Is PUMPING a Scrabble word?: PUMPING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does PUMPING mean?: PUMPING is a noun form of pump. PUMP means "machine used to force a liquid or gas to move in a particular direction".
How do you use PUMPING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pumping is noted."
How many points is PUMPING worth in Scrabble?: PUMPING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PUMPING?: PUMPING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PUMPING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PUMPINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.