How many points is CHINING worth in Scrabble?

CHINING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHINING?

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

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CHINING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. CHINING is a verb form of chine. CHINE means "to cut through the backbone of".

To crack, split, fissure, break.
Example: A drought had caused the earth to chine and cranny.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

CHINING is a verb form of chine. CHINE means "to cut through the backbone of".

In a sentence: "They chining."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CHINING. It scores 13 points.

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

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Is CHINING a Scrabble word?: CHINING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does CHINING mean?: CHINING is a verb form of chine. CHINE means "to cut through the backbone of".
How do you use CHINING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They chining."
How many points is CHINING worth in Scrabble?: CHINING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHINING?: CHINING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).