How many points is ARMING worth in Scrabble?

ARMING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ARMING?

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

Can you add a letter to ARMING?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FARMING, HARMING, WARMING, ARMINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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ARMING

9 pts

ARMING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. ARMING means "act of taking arms or providing with arms".

Meaning & examples

verb

To take by the arm; to take up in one's arms.

verb

To supply with armour or (later especially) weapons.
Example: The king armed his knights with swords and shields.
To prepare a tool or a weapon for action; to activate.
Example: Remember to arm the alarm system before leaving for work.
To cover or furnish with a plate, or with whatever will add strength, force, security, or efficiency.
Example: to arm the hit of a sword; to arm a hook in angling

Synonyms: beweapon

noun

A piece of tallow or soap put in the cavity and over the bottom of a sounding lead to pick up samples of the bottom of the sea.
The act of supplying with arms and ammunition in preparation of a conflict
(chiefly in the plural) One of the red dress cloths formerly hung fore and aft outside of a ship's upper works on holidays.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

act of taking arms or providing with arms

In a sentence: "The arming is noted."

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ARMINGS10 pts

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Letter Values

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ARMING Scrabble FAQ

Is ARMING a Scrabble word?: ARMING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does ARMING mean?: act of taking arms or providing with arms
How do you use ARMING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The arming is noted."
How many points is ARMING worth in Scrabble?: ARMING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ARMING?: ARMING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ARMING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FARMING, HARMING, WARMING, ARMINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.