How many points is SCAPEGOATING worth in Scrabble?

SCAPEGOATING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SCAPEGOATING?

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

Can you add a letter to SCAPEGOATING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SCAPEGOATING

18 pts

SCAPEGOATING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. SCAPEGOATING is a noun form of scapegoat. SCAPEGOAT means "person made to bear the blame for others".

Meaning & examples

verb

To punish someone for the error or errors of someone else; to make a scapegoat of.
To blame something for the problems of a given society without evidence to back up the claim.

noun

The act of making somebody a scapegoat.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SCAPEGOATING is a noun form of scapegoat. SCAPEGOAT means "person made to bear the blame for others".

In a sentence: "The scapegoating is noted."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SCAPEGOAT14 pts

Back hooks

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

SCAPEGOATINGS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

SCAPEGOATING Scrabble FAQ

Is SCAPEGOATING a Scrabble word?: SCAPEGOATING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does SCAPEGOATING mean?: SCAPEGOATING is a noun form of scapegoat. SCAPEGOAT means "person made to bear the blame for others".
How do you use SCAPEGOATING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The scapegoating is noted."
How many points is SCAPEGOATING worth in Scrabble?: SCAPEGOATING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SCAPEGOATING?: SCAPEGOATING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SCAPEGOATING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCAPEGOATINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.