How many points is AILING worth in Scrabble?

AILING is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AILING?

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

Can you add a letter to AILING?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BAILING, FAILING, HAILING, JAILING, MAILING, NAILING, RAILING, SAILING, TAILING, VAILING, WAILING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

AILING

7 pts

AILING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. AILING means "sickly".

Meaning & examples

/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/

verb

To cause to suffer; to trouble, afflict. (Now chiefly in interrogative or indefinite constructions.)
Example: Have some chicken soup. It's good for what ails you.
To be ill; to suffer; to be troubled.

noun

An ailment.

adjective

Sickly; sick; ill; unwell.
Example: She cared for her ailing brother day in, day out.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

sickly

In a sentence: "It is ailing."

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Letter Values

= 7

AILING Scrabble FAQ

Is AILING a Scrabble word?: AILING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does AILING mean?: sickly
How do you use AILING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is ailing."
How many points is AILING worth in Scrabble?: AILING is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AILING?: AILING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AILING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BAILING, FAILING, HAILING, JAILING, MAILING, NAILING, RAILING, SAILING, TAILING, VAILING, WAILING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.