How many points is NUCLEATING worth in Scrabble?

NUCLEATING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NUCLEATING?

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

Can you add a letter to NUCLEATING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

NUCLEATING

13 pts

NUCLEATING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. NUCLEATING is a verb form of nucleate. NUCLEATE means "to form into a nucleus".

Meaning & examples

verb

To form (into) a nucleus, or to act as a nucleus.

adjective

That encourages nucleation

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

NUCLEATING is a verb form of nucleate. NUCLEATE means "to form into a nucleus".

In a sentence: "They nucleating."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

NUCLEATE10 pts

Front hooks

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

ENUCLEATING14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

NUCLEATING Scrabble FAQ

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