How many points is CAVING worth in Scrabble?

CAVING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CAVING?

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

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CAVING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. CAVING means "the sport of exploring caves".

/ˈkeɪvɪŋ/

To surrender.
Example: He caved under pressure.
To collapse.
Example: First the braces buckled, then the roof began to cave, then we ran.
To hollow out or undermine.
Example: The levee has been severely caved by the river current.

Synonyms: spelunk

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the sport of exploring caves

In a sentence: "The caving is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CAVING. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is CAVING a Scrabble word?: CAVING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does CAVING mean?: the sport of exploring caves
How do you use CAVING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The caving is noted."
How many points is CAVING worth in Scrabble?: CAVING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CAVING?: CAVING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).