How many points is INTERESTING worth in Scrabble?

INTERESTING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INTERESTING?

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

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INTERESTING

12 pts

INTERESTING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. INTERESTING is a verb form of interest. INTEREST means "to engage the attention of".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/

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verb

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.
Example: Action films don't really interest me.
To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite.
To cause or permit to share.

Antonyms: bore, disinterest

adjective

Of concern; affecting, important.
Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.
Pregnant.

Synonyms: absorbing

Antonyms: boring, uninteresting

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

INTERESTING is a verb form of interest. INTEREST means "to engage the attention of".

In a sentence: "They interesting."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

INTEREST8 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

INTERESTING Scrabble FAQ

Is INTERESTING a Scrabble word?: INTERESTING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does INTERESTING mean?: INTERESTING is a verb form of interest. INTEREST means "to engage the attention of".
How do you use INTERESTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They interesting."
How many points is INTERESTING worth in Scrabble?: INTERESTING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INTERESTING?: INTERESTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).