How many points is SHELLING worth in Scrabble?

SHELLING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHELLING?

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

Can you add a letter to SHELLING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHELLING

12 pts

SHELLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. SHELLING is a noun form of shell. SHELL means "hard outer covering of an egg, nut, or certain animals".

Meaning & examples

/ˈʃɛlɪŋ/

verb

To remove the outer covering or shell of something.
To bombard, to fire projectiles at, especially with artillery.
To disburse or give up money, to pay. (Often used with out).

noun

An artillery bombardment.
The removal of the shell from a nut, pea etc.
Grain from which the husk has been removed.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHELLING is a noun form of shell. SHELL means "hard outer covering of an egg, nut, or certain animals".

In a sentence: "The shelling is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SHELL8 pts

Back hooks

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

SHELLINGS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

SHELLING Scrabble FAQ

Is SHELLING a Scrabble word?: SHELLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does SHELLING mean?: SHELLING is a noun form of shell. SHELL means "hard outer covering of an egg, nut, or certain animals".
How do you use SHELLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shelling is noted."
How many points is SHELLING worth in Scrabble?: SHELLING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHELLING?: SHELLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHELLING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHELLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.