How many points is UPSETTING worth in Scrabble?

UPSETTING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UPSETTING?

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

Can you add a letter to UPSETTING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

UPSETTING

12 pts

UPSETTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. UPSETTING is a adjective form of upset. UPSET means "emotionally or physically disturbed or distressed".

Meaning & examples

verb

To make (a person) angry, distressed, or unhappy.
Example: I’m sure the bad news will upset him, but he needs to know.
To disturb, disrupt or adversely alter (something).
Example: Introducing a foreign species can upset the ecological balance.
To tip or overturn (something).

Synonyms: disrupt, disturb, forset, turn upside down, invert, overturn, tip, anger

noun

The action of the verb upset.

adjective

Causing upset; distressing.
Example: He found taking his cat to the vet to be put down very upsetting.
Conceited; presumptuous.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

UPSETTING is a adjective form of upset. UPSET means "emotionally or physically disturbed or distressed".

In a sentence: "It is upsetting."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of UPSETTING. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

UPSET7 pts

Back hooks

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

UPSETTINGS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

UPSETTING Scrabble FAQ

Is UPSETTING a Scrabble word?: UPSETTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does UPSETTING mean?: UPSETTING is a adjective form of upset. UPSET means "emotionally or physically disturbed or distressed".
How do you use UPSETTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is upsetting."
How many points is UPSETTING worth in Scrabble?: UPSETTING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UPSETTING?: UPSETTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to UPSETTING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes UPSETTINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.