How many points is SIGHTING worth in Scrabble?

SIGHTING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SIGHTING?

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

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SIGHTING

13 pts

SIGHTING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. SIGHTING is a noun form of observation. OBSERVATION means "the act of observing".

Meaning & examples

verb

To register visually.
To get sight of (something).
Example: to sight land from a ship
To apply sights to; to adjust the sights of; also, to give the proper elevation and direction to by means of a sight.
Example: to sight a rifle or a cannon

Synonyms: espy, glimpse, spot, aim, take aim, see

noun

The act of catching sight of something, especially something searched for.
Example: There will be a small prize for the first sighting of a seal.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SIGHTING is a noun form of observation. OBSERVATION means "the act of observing".

In a sentence: "The sighting is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

OBSERVATION16 pts

Word forms

SIGHTINGS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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SIGHTING Scrabble FAQ

Is SIGHTING a Scrabble word?: SIGHTING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does SIGHTING mean?: SIGHTING is a noun form of observation. OBSERVATION means "the act of observing".
How do you use SIGHTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The sighting is noted."
How many points is SIGHTING worth in Scrabble?: SIGHTING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SIGHTING?: SIGHTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).