How many points is SCORCHING worth in Scrabble?

SCORCHING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SCORCHING?

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

Can you add a letter to SCORCHING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SCORCHING

17 pts

SCORCHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. SCORCHING is a verb form of scorch. SCORCH means "burn on the surface".

Meaning & examples

verb

To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it
To wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire, especially to make land or buildings unusable to an enemy
(To cause) to become scorched or singed

noun

The act or result of something being scorched.

adjective

Very hot.
Example: It was a scorching summer, and the ice-cream sellers plied a roaring trade.
Bitterly sarcastic; scathing; withering.
(Of speed when driving, running, etc.) very high.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SCORCHING is a verb form of scorch. SCORCH means "burn on the surface".

In a sentence: "They scorching."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SCORCHING. It scores 17 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SCORCH13 pts

Back hooks

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

SCORCHINGS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

SCORCHING Scrabble FAQ

Is SCORCHING a Scrabble word?: SCORCHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does SCORCHING mean?: SCORCHING is a verb form of scorch. SCORCH means "burn on the surface".
How do you use SCORCHING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They scorching."
How many points is SCORCHING worth in Scrabble?: SCORCHING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SCORCHING?: SCORCHING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SCORCHING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCORCHINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.