How many points is NEEDING worth in Scrabble?

NEEDING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NEEDING?

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

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NEEDING

9 pts

NEEDING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. NEEDING is a verb form of need. NEED means "to have an urgent or essential use for".

Meaning & examples

verb

To have an absolute requirement for.
Example: Living things need water to survive.
To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
Example: After ten days of hiking, I needed a shower and a shave.
(modal verb) To be obliged or required (to do something).
Example: You need not go if you don't want to.

Synonyms: desire, want, will, wish, would like, be, lack, without

noun

A need.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

NEEDING is a verb form of need. NEED means "to have an urgent or essential use for".

In a sentence: "They needing."

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Letter Values

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NEEDING Scrabble FAQ

Is NEEDING a Scrabble word?: NEEDING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does NEEDING mean?: NEEDING is a verb form of need. NEED means "to have an urgent or essential use for".
How do you use NEEDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They needing."
How many points is NEEDING worth in Scrabble?: NEEDING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NEEDING?: NEEDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).