How many points is QUENCHING worth in Scrabble?

QUENCHING is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept QUENCHING?

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

Can you add a letter to QUENCHING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

QUENCHING

24 pts

QUENCHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 24 points. QUENCHING is a verb form of quench. QUENCH means "satisfy (one's thirst)".

Meaning & examples

/ˈkwɛntʃ.ɪŋ/

verb

To satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.
Example: The library quenched her thirst for knowledge.
To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).
To cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.
Example: The swordsmith quenched the sword in an oil bath so that it wouldn't shatter.

Synonyms: appease, slake

noun

The extinction of any of several physical properties.
The rapid cooling of a hot metal object, by placing it in a liquid, in order to harden it.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

QUENCHING is a verb form of quench. QUENCH means "satisfy (one's thirst)".

In a sentence: "They quenching."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of QUENCHING. It scores 24 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

QUENCH20 pts

Back hooks

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

QUENCHINGS25 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

Q10

= 24

QUENCHING Scrabble FAQ

Is QUENCHING a Scrabble word?: QUENCHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 24 points.
What does QUENCHING mean?: QUENCHING is a verb form of quench. QUENCH means "satisfy (one's thirst)".
How do you use QUENCHING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They quenching."
How many points is QUENCHING worth in Scrabble?: QUENCHING is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept QUENCHING?: QUENCHING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to QUENCHING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes QUENCHINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.