How many points is HAUNTING worth in Scrabble?

HAUNTING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HAUNTING?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHAUNTING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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12 pts

HAUNTING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. HAUNTING means "a visitation by a ghost".

To inhabit, or visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).
Example: A couple of ghosts haunt the old, burnt-down house.
To make uneasy, restless.
Example: The memory of his past failures haunted him.
To stalk, to follow
Example: The policeman haunted him, following him everywhere.

Synonyms: dwell, live, nag

A particular instance of haunting; a ghostly habitation.
Example: During the haunting, strange voices and noises were heard and objects flew off tables.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a visitation by a ghost

In a sentence: "The haunting is noted."

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

Add one letter before HAUNTING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

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Is HAUNTING a Scrabble word?: HAUNTING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does HAUNTING mean?: a visitation by a ghost
How do you use HAUNTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The haunting is noted."
How many points is HAUNTING worth in Scrabble?: HAUNTING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HAUNTING?: HAUNTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HAUNTING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHAUNTING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.