How many points is UPHOLDING worth in Scrabble?

UPHOLDING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UPHOLDING?

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

Can you add a letter to UPHOLDING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

UPHOLDING

16 pts

UPHOLDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. UPHOLDING is a verb form of uphold. UPHOLD means "maintain or defend against opposition".

Meaning & examples

verb

To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling
To support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned)

noun

The act by which something is upheld.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

UPHOLDING is a verb form of uphold. UPHOLD means "maintain or defend against opposition".

In a sentence: "They upholding."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

UPHOLD12 pts

Back hooks

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

UPHOLDINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

UPHOLDING Scrabble FAQ

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