How many points is WHITTLING worth in Scrabble?

WHITTLING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WHITTLING?

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

Can you add a letter to WHITTLING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WHITTLING

16 pts

WHITTLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. WHITTLING is a verb form of whittle. WHITTLE means "cut or carve (wood) with a knife".

Meaning & examples

verb

To cut or shape wood with a knife.
To reduce or gradually eliminate something (such as a debt).
To make eager or excited; to excite with liquor; to inebriate.

noun

(usually in the plural) A chip or shaving whittled from some larger substance.
The art of carving shapes out of raw wood using a knife
A process of repeatedly shaving slivers from a piece of wood (non-artistic)

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WHITTLING is a verb form of whittle. WHITTLE means "cut or carve (wood) with a knife".

In a sentence: "They whittling."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WHITTLE13 pts

Back hooks

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

WHITTLINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

WHITTLING Scrabble FAQ

Is WHITTLING a Scrabble word?: WHITTLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does WHITTLING mean?: WHITTLING is a verb form of whittle. WHITTLE means "cut or carve (wood) with a knife".
How do you use WHITTLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They whittling."
How many points is WHITTLING worth in Scrabble?: WHITTLING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHITTLING?: WHITTLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WHITTLING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHITTLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.