How many points is LEAVENING worth in Scrabble?

LEAVENING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LEAVENING?

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

Can you add a letter to LEAVENING?

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

Scrabble

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LEAVENING

13 pts

LEAVENING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. LEAVENING is a verb form of leaven. LEAVEN means "to produce fermentation in".

Meaning & examples

verb

To add a leavening agent.
To cause to rise by fermentation.
To temper an action or decision.

noun

The process by which something is leavened.

adjective

Making light by aeration.

noun

Any organism or substance added to a food product (such as dough or batter) that makes it rise when cooked.

Synonyms: leaven, leavening, raising agent

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

LEAVENING is a verb form of leaven. LEAVEN means "to produce fermentation in".

In a sentence: "They leavening."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

LEAVEN9 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after LEAVENING. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

LEAVENINGS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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LEAVENING Scrabble FAQ

Is LEAVENING a Scrabble word?: LEAVENING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does LEAVENING mean?: LEAVENING is a verb form of leaven. LEAVEN means "to produce fermentation in".
How do you use LEAVENING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They leavening."
How many points is LEAVENING worth in Scrabble?: LEAVENING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LEAVENING?: LEAVENING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LEAVENING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes LEAVENINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.