How many points is LEANING worth in Scrabble?

LEANING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LEANING?

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

Can you add a letter to LEANING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LEANING

8 pts

LEANING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. LEANING is a noun form of tendency. TENDENCY means "an inclination to act or think in a particular way".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

LEANING is a noun form of tendency. TENDENCY means "an inclination to act or think in a particular way".

In a sentence: "The leaning is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of LEANING. It scores 8 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

TENDENCY14 pts

Word forms

LEANINGS9 pts

Front hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

LEANING Scrabble FAQ

Is LEANING a Scrabble word?: LEANING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does LEANING mean?: LEANING is a noun form of tendency. TENDENCY means "an inclination to act or think in a particular way".
How do you use LEANING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The leaning is noted."
How many points is LEANING worth in Scrabble?: LEANING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LEANING?: LEANING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LEANING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLEANING, GLEANING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.