How many points is WITHERING worth in Scrabble?

WITHERING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WITHERING?

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

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

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16 pts

WITHERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. WITHERING is a verb form of wither. WITHER means "wilt or dry up".

Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm or cause complete destruction.
Example: The D-Day troops came under withering fire.
Diminishing rapidly.
Example: The playboy seemed oblivious to his withering fortune as he continued in his decadent lifestyle.
Tending to make someone feel small; scornful in a mortifying way.
Example: He made withering remarks about his adversary.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

WITHERING is a verb form of wither. WITHER means "wilt or dry up".

In a sentence: "They withering."

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

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Is WITHERING a Scrabble word?: WITHERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does WITHERING mean?: WITHERING is a verb form of wither. WITHER means "wilt or dry up".
How do you use WITHERING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They withering."
How many points is WITHERING worth in Scrabble?: WITHERING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WITHERING?: WITHERING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WITHERING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SWITHERING, WITHERINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.