How many points is WRESTLING worth in Scrabble?

WRESTLING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WRESTLING?

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

Can you add a letter to WRESTLING?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes WRESTLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WRESTLING

13 pts

WRESTLING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. WRESTLING is a verb form of wrestle. WRESTLE means "to fight with bare hands without striking".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/

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verb

To contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him, depending on the specific rules of the contest
To struggle or strive
To take part in a wrestling match with someone

noun

A sport where two opponents attempt to subdue each other in bare-handed grappling using techniques of leverage, holding, and pressure points.
A professional tumbling act that emulates the sport of wrestling. Also called "professional wrestling". It is distinguished from sport wrestling — which has strict internationally recognized rules and is conducted on a mat — by being scripted, rehearsed, conducted in a boxing ring rather than on a mat, and televised as entertainment.
The act of one who wrestles; a struggle to achieve something.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WRESTLING is a verb form of wrestle. WRESTLE means "to fight with bare hands without striking".

In a sentence: "They wrestling."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WRESTLE10 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after WRESTLING. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

WRESTLINGS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

WRESTLING Scrabble FAQ

Is WRESTLING a Scrabble word?: WRESTLING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does WRESTLING mean?: WRESTLING is a verb form of wrestle. WRESTLE means "to fight with bare hands without striking".
How do you use WRESTLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They wrestling."
How many points is WRESTLING worth in Scrabble?: WRESTLING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WRESTLING?: WRESTLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WRESTLING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes WRESTLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.