How many points is BELAYING worth in Scrabble?

BELAYING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BELAYING?

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

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BELAYING

14 pts

BELAYING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. BELAYING is a verb form of belay. BELAY means "secure a line to a pin or cleat".

Meaning & examples

verb

To surround; environ; enclose.
To overlay; adorn.
To besiege; invest; surround.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BELAYING is a verb form of belay. BELAY means "secure a line to a pin or cleat".

In a sentence: "They belaying."

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BELAY10 pts

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Letter Values

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BELAYING Scrabble FAQ

Is BELAYING a Scrabble word?: BELAYING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does BELAYING mean?: BELAYING is a verb form of belay. BELAY means "secure a line to a pin or cleat".
How do you use BELAYING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They belaying."
How many points is BELAYING worth in Scrabble?: BELAYING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BELAYING?: BELAYING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).