How many points is PLAYACTING worth in Scrabble?

PLAYACTING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLAYACTING?

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

Can you add a letter to PLAYACTING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PLAYACTING

18 pts

PLAYACTING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. PLAYACTING is a verb form of playact. PLAYACT means "to take part in a theatrical performance".

Meaning & examples

verb

To perform on, or as if on, a stage.

noun

Pretence
Overdramatic behaviour

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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

PLAYACTING is a verb form of playact. PLAYACT means "to take part in a theatrical performance".

In a sentence: "They playacting."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PLAYACTING. It scores 18 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PLAYACT14 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after PLAYACTING. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

PLAYACTINGS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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PLAYACTING Scrabble FAQ

Is PLAYACTING a Scrabble word?: PLAYACTING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does PLAYACTING mean?: PLAYACTING is a verb form of playact. PLAYACT means "to take part in a theatrical performance".
How do you use PLAYACTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They playacting."
How many points is PLAYACTING worth in Scrabble?: PLAYACTING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLAYACTING?: PLAYACTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PLAYACTING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLAYACTINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.