How many points is BROODING worth in Scrabble?

BROODING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BROODING?

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

Can you add a letter to BROODING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BROODING

12 pts

BROODING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BROODING is a noun form of brood. BROOD means "number of birds produced at one hatching".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbɹuːdɪŋ/

verb

To keep an egg warm to make it hatch.
Example: In some species of birds, both the mother and father brood the eggs.
To protect (something that is gradually maturing); to foster.
Example: Under the rock was a midshipman fish, brooding a mass of eggs.
(typically with about or over) To dwell upon moodily and at length, mainly alone.
Example: He sat brooding about the upcoming battle, fearing the outcome.

noun

A spell of brooding; the time when someone broods.

adjective

(of a bird) Broody; incubating eggs by sitting on them.
Example: A brooding hen can be aggressive.
Deeply or seriously thoughtful.
Example: You like T. S. Eliot's "The Waste Land"? You must be so brooding and deep.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BROODING is a noun form of brood. BROOD means "number of birds produced at one hatching".

In a sentence: "The brooding is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BROOD8 pts

Back hooks

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BROODINGS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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BROODING Scrabble FAQ

Is BROODING a Scrabble word?: BROODING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does BROODING mean?: BROODING is a noun form of brood. BROOD means "number of birds produced at one hatching".
How do you use BROODING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The brooding is noted."
How many points is BROODING worth in Scrabble?: BROODING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BROODING?: BROODING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BROODING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BROODINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.