How many points is LENDING worth in Scrabble?

LENDING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LENDING?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

LENDING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. LENDING means "the act of giving something temporarily".

To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.
Example: I lent her 10 euros to pay for the train tickets, and she paid me back the next day.
To make a loan.
To be suitable or applicable, to fit.
Example: Poems do not lend themselves to translation easily.

Synonyms: borrow

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the act of giving something temporarily

In a sentence: "The lending is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LENDING. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is LENDING a Scrabble word?: LENDING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does LENDING mean?: the act of giving something temporarily
How do you use LENDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The lending is noted."
How many points is LENDING worth in Scrabble?: LENDING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LENDING?: LENDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LENDING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLENDING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.