How many points is RAINING worth in Scrabble?

RAINING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RAINING?

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

Can you add a letter to RAINING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RAINING

8 pts

RAINING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. RAINING is a verb form of rain. RAIN means "to fall like drops of water condensed from clouds".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/

verb

To have rain fall from the sky.
Example: It will rain today.
To fall as or like rain.
Example: Bombs rained from the sky.
To issue (something) in large quantities.
Example: The boxer rained punches on his opponent's head.

noun

A fall of rain.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

RAINING is a verb form of rain. RAIN means "to fall like drops of water condensed from clouds".

In a sentence: "They raining."

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Base words

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RAIN4 pts

Front hooks

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Letter Values

= 8

RAINING Scrabble FAQ

Is RAINING a Scrabble word?: RAINING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does RAINING mean?: RAINING is a verb form of rain. RAIN means "to fall like drops of water condensed from clouds".
How do you use RAINING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They raining."
How many points is RAINING worth in Scrabble?: RAINING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RAINING?: RAINING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RAINING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRAINING, DRAINING, GRAINING, TRAINING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.