How many points is TREPHINING worth in Scrabble?

TREPHINING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TREPHINING?

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

Can you add a letter to TREPHINING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TREPHINING

16 pts

TREPHINING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. TREPHINING is a noun form of trephine. TREPHINE means "surgical instrument for removing circular sections of bone".

Meaning & examples

verb

To use a trephine during surgery.
To perforate with a trephine.

noun

The use of a trephine.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TREPHINING is a noun form of trephine. TREPHINE means "surgical instrument for removing circular sections of bone".

In a sentence: "The trephining is noted."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

TREPHINE13 pts

Back hooks

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

TREPHININGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

TREPHINING Scrabble FAQ

Is TREPHINING a Scrabble word?: TREPHINING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does TREPHINING mean?: TREPHINING is a noun form of trephine. TREPHINE means "surgical instrument for removing circular sections of bone".
How do you use TREPHINING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The trephining is noted."
How many points is TREPHINING worth in Scrabble?: TREPHINING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TREPHINING?: TREPHINING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TREPHINING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TREPHININGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.