How many points is BORROWING worth in Scrabble?

BORROWING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BORROWING?

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

Can you add a letter to BORROWING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BORROWING

15 pts

BORROWING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. BORROWING is a verb form of borrow. BORROW means "obtain (something) temporarily".

Meaning & examples

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verb

To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
To take money from a bank under the agreement that the bank will be paid over the course of time.
To adopt (an idea) as one's own.
Example: to borrow the style, manner, or opinions of another

Synonyms: adopt, use

Antonyms: carry, give back, lend, return

noun

An instance of something being borrowed.
A borrowed word, adopted from a foreign language; loanword.

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Definition and meaning

BORROWING is a verb form of borrow. BORROW means "obtain (something) temporarily".

In a sentence: "They borrowing."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BORROWING. It scores 15 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BORROW11 pts

Back hooks

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

BORROWINGS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

BORROWING Scrabble FAQ

Is BORROWING a Scrabble word?: BORROWING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does BORROWING mean?: BORROWING is a verb form of borrow. BORROW means "obtain (something) temporarily".
How do you use BORROWING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They borrowing."
How many points is BORROWING worth in Scrabble?: BORROWING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BORROWING?: BORROWING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BORROWING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BORROWINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.