How many points is TAKING worth in Scrabble?

TAKING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TAKING?

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

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

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11 pts

TAKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. TAKING is a noun form of seizure. SEIZURE means "the act of seizing".

/ˈteɪkɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.
Example: I'll take that plate off the table.
To receive or accept (something) (especially something given or bestowed, awarded, etc).
Example: The camera takes 35mm film.
To remove.
Example: take two eggs from the carton

Antonyms: give, bring, drop

The act by which something is taken.
A seizure of someone's goods or possessions.
A state of mental distress, resulting in excited or erratic behavior (in the expression in a taking).

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

TAKING is a noun form of seizure. SEIZURE means "the act of seizing".

In a sentence: "The taking is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of TAKING. It scores 11 points.

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Is TAKING a Scrabble word?: TAKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does TAKING mean?: TAKING is a noun form of seizure. SEIZURE means "the act of seizing".
How do you use TAKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The taking is noted."
How many points is TAKING worth in Scrabble?: TAKING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TAKING?: TAKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TAKING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes STAKING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.