How many points is BINDING worth in Scrabble?

BINDING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BINDING?

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

Can you add a letter to BINDING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BINDING

11 pts

BINDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. BINDING is a verb form of bind. BIND means "make secure with or as if with a rope".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/

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verb

To tie; to confine by any ligature.
To cohere or stick together in a mass.
Example: Just to make the cheese more binding
To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.
Example: I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while.

Synonyms: bandage, dress, fasten, fetter, make fast, restrain, tie, indenture

noun

An item (usually rope, tape, or string) used to hold two or more things together.
The spine of a book where the pages are held together.
A finishing on a seam or hem of a garment.

adjective

(of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.
Example: This contract is a legally binding agreement.
(of food) Having the effect of counteracting diarrhea.
Example: Bananas and white bread are sometimes considered binding.

Synonyms: bounden, obligatory

Antonyms: non-binding

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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

BINDING is a verb form of bind. BIND means "make secure with or as if with a rope".

In a sentence: "They binding."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BIND7 pts

Back hooks

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

BINDINGS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

BINDING Scrabble FAQ

Is BINDING a Scrabble word?: BINDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does BINDING mean?: BINDING is a verb form of bind. BIND means "make secure with or as if with a rope".
How do you use BINDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They binding."
How many points is BINDING worth in Scrabble?: BINDING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BINDING?: BINDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BINDING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BINDINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.