How many points is STRANGLING worth in Scrabble?

STRANGLING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STRANGLING?

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

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STRANGLING

12 pts

STRANGLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. STRANGLING is a verb form of strangle. STRANGLE means "kill by squeezing the throat".

Meaning & examples

verb

To kill someone by squeezing the throat so as to cut off the oxygen supply; to choke, suffocate or throttle.
Example: He strangled his wife and dissolved the body in acid.
To stifle or suppress.
Example: She strangled a scream.
To be killed by strangulation, or become strangled.
Example: The cat slipped from the branch and strangled on its bell-collar.

noun

The crime of killing by strangling.

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Definition and meaning

STRANGLING is a verb form of strangle. STRANGLE means "kill by squeezing the throat".

In a sentence: "They strangling."

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Base words

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STRANGLE9 pts

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

Letter Values

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STRANGLING Scrabble FAQ

Is STRANGLING a Scrabble word?: STRANGLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does STRANGLING mean?: STRANGLING is a verb form of strangle. STRANGLE means "kill by squeezing the throat".
How do you use STRANGLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They strangling."
How many points is STRANGLING worth in Scrabble?: STRANGLING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STRANGLING?: STRANGLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).