How many points is OTHERING worth in Scrabble?

OTHERING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OTHERING?

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

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

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12 pts

OTHERING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. OTHERING means "the act of othering".

/ˈʌðəɹɪŋ/

To regard, label or treat as an "other", as not part of the same group; to view as different and alien.
To treat as different or separate; segregate; ostracise.

Present participle of other: the process of perceiving or portraying someone or something as essentially alien or different.

Synonyms: alienation, discrimination, otherization

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the act of othering

In a sentence: "The othering is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OTHERING. It scores 12 points.

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

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

= 12

Is OTHERING a Scrabble word?: OTHERING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does OTHERING mean?: the act of othering
How do you use OTHERING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The othering is noted."
How many points is OTHERING worth in Scrabble?: OTHERING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OTHERING?: OTHERING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OTHERING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOTHERING, MOTHERING, POTHERING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.