How many points is READING worth in Scrabble?

READING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept READING?

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

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

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9 pts

READING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. READING means "material that is read".

/ˈɹidiŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹidiŋ/

To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
Example: Have you read this book?
To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.
Example: All right, class, who wants to read next?
To read work(s) written by (a named author).
Example: At the moment I'm reading Milton.

Synonyms: clock, copy, hear, receive, interpret, make out, make sense of, scan

Antonyms: pass

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

material that is read

In a sentence: "The reading is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of READING. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is READING a Scrabble word?: READING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does READING mean?: material that is read
How do you use READING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The reading is noted."
How many points is READING worth in Scrabble?: READING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept READING?: READING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to READING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BREADING, DREADING, TREADING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.