How many points is STARTLING worth in Scrabble?

STARTLING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STARTLING?

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

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STARTLING

10 pts

STARTLING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. STARTLING is a verb form of startle. STARTLE means "to frighten or surprise suddenly".

Meaning & examples

/ˈstɑː.tl̩.ɪŋ/

verb

To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
Example: a horse that startles easily
To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
To deter; to cause to deviate.

Synonyms: deter, alarm, frighten, scare, surprise, start

noun

A startle; a sudden motion or shock.

adjective

Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.

Synonyms: alarming

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Definition and meaning

STARTLING is a verb form of startle. STARTLE means "to frighten or surprise suddenly".

In a sentence: "They startling."

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STARTLING Scrabble FAQ

Is STARTLING a Scrabble word?: STARTLING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does STARTLING mean?: STARTLING is a verb form of startle. STARTLE means "to frighten or surprise suddenly".
How do you use STARTLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They startling."
How many points is STARTLING worth in Scrabble?: STARTLING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STARTLING?: STARTLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).