How many points is SHUCKING worth in Scrabble?

SHUCKING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHUCKING?

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

Can you add a letter to SHUCKING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHUCKING

18 pts

SHUCKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. SHUCKING is a noun form of shuck. SHUCK means "outer covering of something".

Meaning & examples

verb

To remove the shuck from (walnuts, oysters, etc.).
Example: Shall we shuck walnuts?
To remove (any outer covering).
Example: I will shuck my clothes and dive naked into the pool.
To fool; to hoax.

noun

An event at which something is shucked.
Example: We attended a corn shucking and two oyster shuckings.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHUCKING is a noun form of shuck. SHUCK means "outer covering of something".

In a sentence: "The shucking is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SHUCKING. It scores 18 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SHUCK14 pts

Back hooks

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

SHUCKINGS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

SHUCKING Scrabble FAQ

Is SHUCKING a Scrabble word?: SHUCKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does SHUCKING mean?: SHUCKING is a noun form of shuck. SHUCK means "outer covering of something".
How do you use SHUCKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shucking is noted."
How many points is SHUCKING worth in Scrabble?: SHUCKING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHUCKING?: SHUCKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHUCKING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHUCKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.