How many points is SHOULDERING worth in Scrabble?

SHOULDERING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHOULDERING?

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

Can you add a letter to SHOULDERING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHOULDERING

16 pts

SHOULDERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. SHOULDERING is a noun form of shoulder. SHOULDER means "part of the body to which an arm, foreleg, or wing is attached".

Meaning & examples

verb

To push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder.
To put (something) on one's shoulders.
To place (something) against one's shoulders.

noun

The act of pushing or barging with the shoulder.
The process of bracing a load with a jutting structural member such as a corbel or bracket.
A flanged portion of something, similar to a lip but occurring on the side rather than the rim.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHOULDERING is a noun form of shoulder. SHOULDER means "part of the body to which an arm, foreleg, or wing is attached".

In a sentence: "The shouldering is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SHOULDERING. It scores 16 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SHOULDER12 pts

Back hooks

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

SHOULDERINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

SHOULDERING Scrabble FAQ

Is SHOULDERING a Scrabble word?: SHOULDERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does SHOULDERING mean?: SHOULDERING is a noun form of shoulder. SHOULDER means "part of the body to which an arm, foreleg, or wing is attached".
How do you use SHOULDERING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shouldering is noted."
How many points is SHOULDERING worth in Scrabble?: SHOULDERING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHOULDERING?: SHOULDERING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHOULDERING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHOULDERINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.