How many points is SHEPHERDING worth in Scrabble?

SHEPHERDING is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHEPHERDING?

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

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

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21 pts

SHEPHERDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. SHEPHERDING means "act of guiding or watching over (people)".

To watch over; to guide
For a player to obstruct an opponent from getting to the ball, either when a teammate has it or is going for it, or if the ball is about to bounce through the goal or out of bounds.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

act of guiding or watching over (people)

In a sentence: "The shepherding is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHEPHERDING. It scores 21 points.

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

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

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Is SHEPHERDING a Scrabble word?: SHEPHERDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does SHEPHERDING mean?: act of guiding or watching over (people)
How do you use SHEPHERDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shepherding is noted."
How many points is SHEPHERDING worth in Scrabble?: SHEPHERDING is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHEPHERDING?: SHEPHERDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHEPHERDING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHEPHERDINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.