How many points is BENDING worth in Scrabble?

BENDING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BENDING?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

11 pts

BENDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. BENDING means "curving action".

/ˈbɛndɪŋ/

To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
Example: Don’t bend your knees.
To become curved.
Example: Look at the trees bending in the wind.
To cause to change direction.

A motion or action that bends.
Example: a bending of the knees
An instance of something being adapted or distorted.
Example: bendings of the rules

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

curving action

In a sentence: "The bending is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BENDING. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is BENDING a Scrabble word?: BENDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does BENDING mean?: curving action
How do you use BENDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The bending is noted."
How many points is BENDING worth in Scrabble?: BENDING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BENDING?: BENDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BENDING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BENDINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.