How many points is SMOOTHING worth in Scrabble?

SMOOTHING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SMOOTHING?

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

Can you add a letter to SMOOTHING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SMOOTHING

15 pts

SMOOTHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. SMOOTHING is a adjective form of smooth. SMOOTH means "even in surface, texture, or consistency".

Meaning & examples

verb

To make smooth or even.
To make straightforward or easy.
To calm or palliate.
Example: to smooth a person's temper

noun

The act by which something is made smooth.
Monophthongization.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SMOOTHING is a adjective form of smooth. SMOOTH means "even in surface, texture, or consistency".

In a sentence: "It is smoothing."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SMOOTH11 pts

Back hooks

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

SMOOTHINGS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

SMOOTHING Scrabble FAQ

Is SMOOTHING a Scrabble word?: SMOOTHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does SMOOTHING mean?: SMOOTHING is a adjective form of smooth. SMOOTH means "even in surface, texture, or consistency".
How do you use SMOOTHING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is smoothing."
How many points is SMOOTHING worth in Scrabble?: SMOOTHING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SMOOTHING?: SMOOTHING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SMOOTHING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SMOOTHINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.