How many points is BUILDING worth in Scrabble?

BUILDING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUILDING?

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

Can you add a letter to BUILDING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BUILDING

12 pts

BUILDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BUILDING is a verb form of build. BUILD means "make, construct, or form by joining parts or materials".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

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Pronunciation: /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

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noun

The act or process by which something is built; construction.
Example: The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks.
A closed structure with walls and a roof.
Example: My sister lives in that apartment building.

Synonyms: construction, edifice

verb

To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.
To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to.

Synonyms: create, base, found, ground, construct, erect, build up, enlarge

Antonyms: demolish, destroy, ruin, wreck, decrease, dissipate, weaken

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BUILDING is a verb form of build. BUILD means "make, construct, or form by joining parts or materials".

In a sentence: "They building."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BUILD8 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before BUILDING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

ABUILDING13 pts

Back hooks

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

BUILDINGS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

BUILDING Scrabble FAQ

Is BUILDING a Scrabble word?: BUILDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does BUILDING mean?: BUILDING is a verb form of build. BUILD means "make, construct, or form by joining parts or materials".
How do you use BUILDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They building."
How many points is BUILDING worth in Scrabble?: BUILDING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUILDING?: BUILDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUILDING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABUILDING, BUILDINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.