How many points is KENNINGS worth in Scrabble?

KENNINGS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept KENNINGS?

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

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KENNINGS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. KENNINGS means "kenning, a metaphorical compound word or phrase".

Sight, view; specifically a distant view at sea.
The range or extent of vision, especially at sea; (by extension) a marine measure of approximately twenty miles.
As little as one can discriminate or recognize; a small portion, a little.
Example: put in a kenning of salt

A chalaza or tread of an egg (a spiral band attaching the yolk of the egg to the eggshell); a cicatricula.

A metaphorical phrase used in Germanic poetry (especially Old English or Old Norse) whereby a simple thing is described in an allusive way.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

kenning, a metaphorical compound word or phrase

In a sentence: "The kennings is noted."

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Is KENNINGS a Scrabble word?: KENNINGS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does KENNINGS mean?: kenning, a metaphorical compound word or phrase
How do you use KENNINGS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The kennings is noted."
How many points is KENNINGS worth in Scrabble?: KENNINGS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept KENNINGS?: KENNINGS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).