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URGING

8 pts

URGING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. URGING means "an attempt to persuade someone to do something".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

an attempt to persuade someone to do something

In a sentence: "The urging is noted."

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Add one letter before URGING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

U1
R1
G2
I1
N1
G2
= 8

URGING Scrabble FAQ

Is URGING a Scrabble word?
URGING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does URGING mean?
an attempt to persuade someone to do something
How do you use URGING in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The urging is noted."
How many points is URGING worth in Scrabble?
URGING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept URGING?
URGING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to URGING?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes GURGING, PURGING, SURGING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.