How many points is WHOOPING worth in Scrabble?

WHOOPING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WHOOPING?

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

Can you add a letter to WHOOPING?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

WHOOPING

17 pts

WHOOPING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. WHOOPING is a noun form of whoop. WHOOP means "shout or cry to express excitement".

Meaning & examples

verb

To make a whoop.
To shout, to yell.
To cough or breathe with a sonorous inspiration, as in whooping cough.

verb

To beat, to strike.
To defeat thoroughly.

noun

A beating.
A brutal defeat.
Example: We laid a whupping on that team.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WHOOPING is a noun form of whoop. WHOOP means "shout or cry to express excitement".

In a sentence: "The whooping is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WHOOP13 pts

Back hooks

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

WHOOPINGS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

WHOOPING Scrabble FAQ

Is WHOOPING a Scrabble word?: WHOOPING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does WHOOPING mean?: WHOOPING is a noun form of whoop. WHOOP means "shout or cry to express excitement".
How do you use WHOOPING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The whooping is noted."
How many points is WHOOPING worth in Scrabble?: WHOOPING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHOOPING?: WHOOPING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WHOOPING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHOOPINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.