How many points is BEARING worth in Scrabble?

BEARING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BEARING?

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

Can you add a letter to BEARING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BEARING

10 pts

BEARING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. BEARING is a verb form of bear. BEAR means "support or hold up (something)".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/

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verb

To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.
Example: to bear a railroad stock

verb

To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
Example: Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news.
To support, sustain, or endure.
To support, keep up, or maintain.

Synonyms: brook, endure

adjective

(in combination) That bears (some specified thing).
Example: a gift-bearing visitor
Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load.
Example: That's a bearing wall.

noun

A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.
The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.
Relevance; a relationship or connection.
Example: That has no bearing on this issue.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BEARING is a verb form of bear. BEAR means "support or hold up (something)".

In a sentence: "They bearing."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BEAR6 pts

Front hooks

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

ABEARING11 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after BEARING. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

BEARINGS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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BEARING Scrabble FAQ

Is BEARING a Scrabble word?: BEARING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does BEARING mean?: BEARING is a verb form of bear. BEAR means "support or hold up (something)".
How do you use BEARING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bearing."
How many points is BEARING worth in Scrabble?: BEARING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BEARING?: BEARING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BEARING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABEARING, BEARINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.