How many points is MOTHERING worth in Scrabble?

MOTHERING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MOTHERING?

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

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

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15 pts

MOTHERING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. MOTHERING is a verb form of mother. MOTHER means "to give birth to".

The nurturing of a child by its mother.
The protective behaviour of a mother towards her child.
Nurturing or protective behaviour reminiscent of that performed by a literal mother.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

MOTHERING is a verb form of mother. MOTHER means "to give birth to".

In a sentence: "They mothering."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MOTHERING. It scores 15 points.

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Is MOTHERING a Scrabble word?: MOTHERING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does MOTHERING mean?: MOTHERING is a verb form of mother. MOTHER means "to give birth to".
How do you use MOTHERING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They mothering."
How many points is MOTHERING worth in Scrabble?: MOTHERING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MOTHERING?: MOTHERING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MOTHERING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SMOTHERING, MOTHERINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.