How many points is WITHHOLDING worth in Scrabble?

WITHHOLDING is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WITHHOLDING?

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

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WITHHOLDING

22 pts

WITHHOLDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points. WITHHOLDING is a verb form of withhold. WITHHOLD means "refrain from giving".

Meaning & examples

verb

To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.
To keep (information, assent etc) to oneself rather than revealing it.
To stay back.

Synonyms: retain

noun

The deduction of taxes from an employee's salary.
The tax so deducted, and paid to local or national government.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WITHHOLDING is a verb form of withhold. WITHHOLD means "refrain from giving".

In a sentence: "They withholding."

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Base words

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WITHHOLD18 pts

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Letter Values

= 22

WITHHOLDING Scrabble FAQ

Is WITHHOLDING a Scrabble word?: WITHHOLDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points.
What does WITHHOLDING mean?: WITHHOLDING is a verb form of withhold. WITHHOLD means "refrain from giving".
How do you use WITHHOLDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They withholding."
How many points is WITHHOLDING worth in Scrabble?: WITHHOLDING is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WITHHOLDING?: WITHHOLDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).