How many points is KERNING worth in Scrabble?

KERNING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept KERNING?

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

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KERNING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. KERNING means "the act of forming a projecting part of a typeface".

/ˈkɜːnɪŋ/

(chiefly proportional font printing) To adjust the horizontal space between selected pairs of letters (characters or glyphs); to perform such adjustments to a portion of text, according to preset rules.

The adjustment of the horizontal space between selected pairs of glyphs in a typeface.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the act of forming a projecting part of a typeface

In a sentence: "The kerning is noted."

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

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

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Is KERNING a Scrabble word?: KERNING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does KERNING mean?: the act of forming a projecting part of a typeface
How do you use KERNING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The kerning is noted."
How many points is KERNING worth in Scrabble?: KERNING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept KERNING?: KERNING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).