How many points is SHRIVING worth in Scrabble?

SHRIVING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHRIVING?

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

Can you add a letter to SHRIVING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHRIVING

15 pts

SHRIVING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. SHRIVING is a verb form of shrive. SHRIVE means "hear the confession of (a penitent)".

Meaning & examples

verb

To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.)
To prescribe penance or absolution.
To confess, and receive absolution.

noun

The hearing of a confession of sins.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHRIVING is a verb form of shrive. SHRIVE means "hear the confession of (a penitent)".

In a sentence: "They shriving."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SHRIVING. It scores 15 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SHRIVE12 pts

Back hooks

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

SHRIVINGS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

SHRIVING Scrabble FAQ

Is SHRIVING a Scrabble word?: SHRIVING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does SHRIVING mean?: SHRIVING is a verb form of shrive. SHRIVE means "hear the confession of (a penitent)".
How do you use SHRIVING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shriving."
How many points is SHRIVING worth in Scrabble?: SHRIVING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHRIVING?: SHRIVING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHRIVING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHRIVINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.