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STING

6 pts

STING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. STING means "to prick painfully".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to prick painfully

In a sentence: "They sting."

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

Letter Values

S1
T1
I1
N1
G2
= 6

STING Scrabble FAQ

Is STING a Scrabble word?
STING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does STING mean?
to prick painfully
How do you use STING in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They sting."
How many points is STING worth in Scrabble?
STING is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STING?
STING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STING?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes STINGE, STINGO, STINGY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.