How many points is WINNOWING worth in Scrabble?

WINNOWING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WINNOWING?

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

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WINNOWING

16 pts

WINNOWING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. WINNOWING is a verb form of winnow. WINNOW means "to free grain from impurities".

Meaning & examples

verb

To subject (granular material, especially food grain) to a current of air separating heavier and lighter components, as grain from chaff.
To separate, sift, analyze, or test by separating items having different values.
Example: They winnowed the field to twelve.
To blow upon or toss about by blowing; to set in motion as with a fan or wings.

noun

The act of separating chaff from grain.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WINNOWING is a verb form of winnow. WINNOW means "to free grain from impurities".

In a sentence: "They winnowing."

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Base words

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WINNOW12 pts

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

Letter Values

= 16

WINNOWING Scrabble FAQ

Is WINNOWING a Scrabble word?: WINNOWING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does WINNOWING mean?: WINNOWING is a verb form of winnow. WINNOW means "to free grain from impurities".
How do you use WINNOWING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They winnowing."
How many points is WINNOWING worth in Scrabble?: WINNOWING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WINNOWING?: WINNOWING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).