How many points is SHRINKING worth in Scrabble?

SHRINKING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHRINKING?

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

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SHRINKING

17 pts

SHRINKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. SHRINKING is a verb form of shrink. SHRINK means "become or make smaller".

Meaning & examples

/ˈʃɹɪŋkɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɹɪŋkɪŋ/

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verb

To cause to become smaller.
Example: The dryer shrank my sweater.
To become smaller; to contract.
Example: This garment will shrink when wet.
To cower or flinch.
Example: Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip.

Synonyms: funk, shirk, retreat, shrink back

Antonyms: enlarge, expand, grow, stretch

noun

The act of one who, or that which, shrinks; act of becoming smaller or moving timidly away.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHRINKING is a verb form of shrink. SHRINK means "become or make smaller".

In a sentence: "They shrinking."

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Base words

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SHRINK13 pts

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Letter Values

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SHRINKING Scrabble FAQ

Is SHRINKING a Scrabble word?: SHRINKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does SHRINKING mean?: SHRINKING is a verb form of shrink. SHRINK means "become or make smaller".
How do you use SHRINKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shrinking."
How many points is SHRINKING worth in Scrabble?: SHRINKING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHRINKING?: SHRINKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).