How many points is CRADLING worth in Scrabble?

CRADLING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRADLING?

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

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CRADLING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. CRADLING means "a framework in a ceiling".

To contain in or as if in a cradle.
To rock (a baby to sleep).
To wrap protectively, to hold gently and protectively.
Example: cradling the injured man’s head in her arms

The act by which one cradles a child etc.
The act of using a cradle (the tool).
(coopering) The cutting of a cask into two pieces lengthwise, to enable it to pass a narrow place, the two parts being afterwards united and rehooped.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a framework in a ceiling

In a sentence: "The cradling is noted."

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

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

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Is CRADLING a Scrabble word?: CRADLING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does CRADLING mean?: a framework in a ceiling
How do you use CRADLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cradling is noted."
How many points is CRADLING worth in Scrabble?: CRADLING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRADLING?: CRADLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).