How many points is SENTENCING worth in Scrabble?

SENTENCING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SENTENCING?

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

Can you add a letter to SENTENCING?

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

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SENTENCING

13 pts

SENTENCING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. SENTENCING means "act of passing sentence on (a convicted person)".

Meaning & examples

verb

To declare a sentence on a convicted person; to doom; to condemn to punishment.
Example: The judge sentenced the embezzler to ten years in prison, along with a hefty fine.
To decree or announce as a sentence.
To utter sententiously.

noun

The act of pronouncing a judicial sentence on someone convicted of a crime.
Example: After the verdict, the sentencing was not delayed.
The act of creating one or more complete sentences from fragmented thoughts and phrases.
Example: He struggled with sentencing his frayed and angry verses from poem to prose.

adjective

Relating to a judicial sentence.
Example: There were no sentencing guidelines for this crime.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

act of passing sentence on (a convicted person)

In a sentence: "The sentencing is noted."

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Letter Values

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SENTENCING Scrabble FAQ

Is SENTENCING a Scrabble word?: SENTENCING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does SENTENCING mean?: act of passing sentence on (a convicted person)
How do you use SENTENCING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The sentencing is noted."
How many points is SENTENCING worth in Scrabble?: SENTENCING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SENTENCING?: SENTENCING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SENTENCING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SENTENCINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.