How many points is PURCHASING worth in Scrabble?

PURCHASING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PURCHASING?

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

Can you add a letter to PURCHASING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PURCHASING

18 pts

PURCHASING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. PURCHASING is a verb form of purchase. PURCHASE means "obtain by payment".

Meaning & examples

verb

To buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent.
Example: to purchase land, to purchase a house
To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.
To obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc.
Example: to purchase favor with flattery

Synonyms: procure

noun

An act or process of making a purchase.
A complex, organized process in large organizations for obtaining goods that may include identification of requirements, approvals, supplier management, negotiation, receipt of goods, and payment.
A part of an organization that manages such processes

Synonyms: procurement

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PURCHASING is a verb form of purchase. PURCHASE means "obtain by payment".

In a sentence: "They purchasing."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PURCHASING. It scores 18 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PURCHASE15 pts

Back hooks

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

PURCHASINGS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

PURCHASING Scrabble FAQ

Is PURCHASING a Scrabble word?: PURCHASING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does PURCHASING mean?: PURCHASING is a verb form of purchase. PURCHASE means "obtain by payment".
How do you use PURCHASING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They purchasing."
How many points is PURCHASING worth in Scrabble?: PURCHASING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PURCHASING?: PURCHASING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PURCHASING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PURCHASINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.