How many points is THROTTLING worth in Scrabble?

THROTTLING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept THROTTLING?

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

Can you add a letter to THROTTLING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

THROTTLING

14 pts

THROTTLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. THROTTLING is a noun form of throttle. THROTTLE means "device controlling the amount of fuel entering an engine".

Meaning & examples

verb

To cut back on the speed of (an engine, person, organization, network connection, etc.).
To strangle or choke someone.
To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.

noun

The temporary reduction of bandwidth through a communications network by controlling the package flow rate, in order to minimise congestion.
Reduction in amount of chemical or other fluid in process such as a heating or ventilation system.
Reduction in flow rate between two points caused by an intermediate restriction, device, structure or configuration.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

THROTTLING is a noun form of throttle. THROTTLE means "device controlling the amount of fuel entering an engine".

In a sentence: "The throttling is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of THROTTLING. It scores 14 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

THROTTLE11 pts

Back hooks

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

THROTTLINGS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

THROTTLING Scrabble FAQ

Is THROTTLING a Scrabble word?: THROTTLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does THROTTLING mean?: THROTTLING is a noun form of throttle. THROTTLE means "device controlling the amount of fuel entering an engine".
How do you use THROTTLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The throttling is noted."
How many points is THROTTLING worth in Scrabble?: THROTTLING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept THROTTLING?: THROTTLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to THROTTLING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes THROTTLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.