How many points is WHELMING worth in Scrabble?

WHELMING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WHELMING?

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

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WHELMING

17 pts

WHELMING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. WHELMING is a verb form of whelm. WHELM means "engulf entirely with or as if with water (archaic)".

Meaning & examples

verb

To bury, to cover; to engulf, to submerge.
To throw (something) over a thing so as to cover it.
To ruin or destroy.

Synonyms: overwhelm, whemmel

Antonyms: unwhelm

noun

Something that covers or submerges.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WHELMING is a verb form of whelm. WHELM means "engulf entirely with or as if with water (archaic)".

In a sentence: "They whelming."

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Base words

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WHELM13 pts

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Letter Values

= 17

WHELMING Scrabble FAQ

Is WHELMING a Scrabble word?: WHELMING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does WHELMING mean?: WHELMING is a verb form of whelm. WHELM means "engulf entirely with or as if with water (archaic)".
How do you use WHELMING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They whelming."
How many points is WHELMING worth in Scrabble?: WHELMING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHELMING?: WHELMING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).