How many points is BITING worth in Scrabble?

BITING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BITING?

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

Can you add a letter to BITING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BITING

9 pts

BITING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. BITING is a verb form of bite. BITE means "grip, tear, or puncture the skin, as with the teeth or jaws".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

verb

To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
Example: As soon as you bite that sandwich, you'll know how good it is.
To hold something by clamping one's teeth.
To attack with the teeth.
Example: That dog is about to bite!

noun

An instance of something being bitten.

adjective

Causing a stinging sensation.
Example: a biting wind
Cutting or incisive.
Example: a biting criticism
Tending to bite.
Example: a biting insect

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BITING is a verb form of bite. BITE means "grip, tear, or puncture the skin, as with the teeth or jaws".

In a sentence: "They biting."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BITE6 pts

Back hooks

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

BITINGS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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BITING Scrabble FAQ

Is BITING a Scrabble word?: BITING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does BITING mean?: BITING is a verb form of bite. BITE means "grip, tear, or puncture the skin, as with the teeth or jaws".
How do you use BITING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They biting."
How many points is BITING worth in Scrabble?: BITING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BITING?: BITING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BITING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BITINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.