How many points is MIGRATING worth in Scrabble?

MIGRATING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MIGRATING?

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

Can you add a letter to MIGRATING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MIGRATING

13 pts

MIGRATING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. MIGRATING is a verb form of migrate. MIGRATE means "to move from one region to another".

Meaning & examples

verb

To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.
Example: Twice a year the Minnesotans migrate from their state to the Gulf of Mexico.
To change one's geographic pattern of habitation.
Example: Many groups had migrated to western Europe from the plains of eastern Europe.
To change habitations across a border; to move from one country or political region to another.
Example: To escape persecution, they migrated to a neutral country.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

MIGRATING is a verb form of migrate. MIGRATE means "to move from one region to another".

In a sentence: "They migrating."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

MIGRATE10 pts

Front hooks

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

EMIGRATING14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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MIGRATING Scrabble FAQ

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