How many points is SUBTENDING worth in Scrabble?

SUBTENDING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SUBTENDING?

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

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SUBTENDING

14 pts

SUBTENDING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. SUBTENDING is a verb form of subtend. SUBTEND means "to extend under or opposite to".

Meaning & examples

verb

To use an angle to delimit (mark off, enclose) part of a straight or curved line, for example an arc or the opposite side of a triangle.
(also mathematics) To extend or stretch opposite something; to be part of a straight or curved line that is opposite to and delimits an angle.
Example: A hypotenuse subtends the right angle of a right triangle.
To form the central angle of a circle underneath an arc
Example: The points A and B on the circumference form the arc AB, which subtends the central angle θ.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SUBTENDING is a verb form of subtend. SUBTEND means "to extend under or opposite to".

In a sentence: "They subtending."

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Letter Values

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SUBTENDING Scrabble FAQ

Is SUBTENDING a Scrabble word?: SUBTENDING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does SUBTENDING mean?: SUBTENDING is a verb form of subtend. SUBTEND means "to extend under or opposite to".
How do you use SUBTENDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They subtending."
How many points is SUBTENDING worth in Scrabble?: SUBTENDING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SUBTENDING?: SUBTENDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).