How many points is MATING worth in Scrabble?

MATING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MATING?

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

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MATING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. MATING means "the period during which a seasonal-breeding animal can mate".

/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/

To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.
Example: That jerk checkmated me in four moves!
(by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.

To match, fit together without space between.
Example: The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly.
To copulate.
To pair in order to raise offspring

Antonyms: demate

Synonyms: pairing

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the period during which a seasonal-breeding animal can mate

In a sentence: "The mating is noted."

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

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Is MATING a Scrabble word?: MATING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does MATING mean?: the period during which a seasonal-breeding animal can mate
How do you use MATING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The mating is noted."
How many points is MATING worth in Scrabble?: MATING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MATING?: MATING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).