How many points is THWARTING worth in Scrabble?

THWARTING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept THWARTING?

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

Can you add a letter to THWARTING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

THWARTING

16 pts

THWARTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. THWARTING is a verb form of thwart. THWART means "foil or frustrate".

Meaning & examples

verb

To cause to fail; to frustrate, to prevent.
Example: Our plans for a picnic were thwarted by the thunderstorm.
To place (something) across (another thing); to position crosswise.
To hinder or obstruct by placing (something) in the way of; to block, to impede, to oppose.

Synonyms: balk, foil, spoil

Antonyms: promote

noun

An instance of blocking or obstructing.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

THWARTING is a verb form of thwart. THWART means "foil or frustrate".

In a sentence: "They thwarting."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of THWARTING. It scores 16 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

THWART12 pts

Back hooks

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

THWARTINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

THWARTING Scrabble FAQ

Is THWARTING a Scrabble word?: THWARTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does THWARTING mean?: THWARTING is a verb form of thwart. THWART means "foil or frustrate".
How do you use THWARTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They thwarting."
How many points is THWARTING worth in Scrabble?: THWARTING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept THWARTING?: THWARTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to THWARTING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes THWARTINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.