How many points is TINGING worth in Scrabble?

TINGING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TINGING?

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

Can you add a letter to TINGING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TINGING

9 pts

TINGING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. TINGING is a verb form of ting. TING means "to emit a high-pitched metallic sound".

Meaning & examples

/tɪndʒɪŋ/

verb

To add a small amount of colour; to tint; (by extension) to add a small amount of some other thing.
To affect or alter slightly, particularly due to the actual or metaphorical influence of some element or thing.
To change slightly in shade due to the addition of colour; (by extension) to change slightly in quality due to the addition of some other thing.

Synonyms: tinct

verb

To make a high sharp sound like a small bell being struck.
Example: When the microwaved food was ready, the bell tinged.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TINGING is a verb form of ting. TING means "to emit a high-pitched metallic sound".

In a sentence: "They tinging."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

TING5 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before TINGING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

STINGING10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

TINGING Scrabble FAQ

Is TINGING a Scrabble word?: TINGING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does TINGING mean?: TINGING is a verb form of ting. TING means "to emit a high-pitched metallic sound".
How do you use TINGING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tinging."
How many points is TINGING worth in Scrabble?: TINGING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TINGING?: TINGING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TINGING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes STINGING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.