How many points is ALTERNATING worth in Scrabble?

ALTERNATING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ALTERNATING?

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

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ALTERNATING

12 pts

ALTERNATING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. ALTERNATING is a verb form of alternate. ALTERNATE means "to act or proceed by turns".

Meaning & examples

verb

To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.
To happen, succeed, or act by turns; to follow reciprocally in place or time; followed by with.
Example: The flood and ebb tides alternate with each other.
To vary by turns.
Example: The land alternates between rocky hills and sandy plains.

adjective

That alternates.
(of a knot) Having a planar diagram whose crossings alternate between "over" and "under" as one travels along the knot.
(of a series) Having terms that alternate between positive and negative.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ALTERNATING is a verb form of alternate. ALTERNATE means "to act or proceed by turns".

In a sentence: "They alternating."

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Base words

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Letter Values

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ALTERNATING Scrabble FAQ

Is ALTERNATING a Scrabble word?: ALTERNATING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does ALTERNATING mean?: ALTERNATING is a verb form of alternate. ALTERNATE means "to act or proceed by turns".
How do you use ALTERNATING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They alternating."
How many points is ALTERNATING worth in Scrabble?: ALTERNATING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALTERNATING?: ALTERNATING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).