How many points is BREAKING worth in Scrabble?

BREAKING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BREAKING?

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

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BREAKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. BREAKING means "the change of a pure vowel to a diphthong".

/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/

To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
Example: If the vase falls to the floor, it might break.
To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
Example: Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?
To cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of.
Example: Her child's death broke Angela.

Antonyms: hold, assemble, fix, join, mend, put together, repair

The act by which something is broken.
A change of a vowel to a diphthong
A form of ornamentation in which groups of short notes are used instead of long ones

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the change of a pure vowel to a diphthong

In a sentence: "The breaking is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BREAKING. It scores 15 points.

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

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Is BREAKING a Scrabble word?: BREAKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does BREAKING mean?: the change of a pure vowel to a diphthong
How do you use BREAKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The breaking is noted."
How many points is BREAKING worth in Scrabble?: BREAKING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BREAKING?: BREAKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).