How many points is CARVING worth in Scrabble?

CARVING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CARVING?

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

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

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13 pts

CARVING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. CARVING means "figure or design produced by carving stone or wood".

[ˈkɑɹvɪŋ]

To cut.
To cut meat in order to serve it.
Example: You carve the roast and I'll serve the vegetables.
To shape to sculptural effect; to produce (a work) by cutting, or to cut (a material) into a finished work.
Example: to carve a name into a tree

A carved object.
Example: The carvings on the oak panels were ancient.
The act or craft of producing a carved object.
Example: He took up carving after his retirement.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

figure or design produced by carving stone or wood

In a sentence: "The carving is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CARVING. It scores 13 points.

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

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

= 13

Is CARVING a Scrabble word?: CARVING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does CARVING mean?: figure or design produced by carving stone or wood
How do you use CARVING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The carving is noted."
How many points is CARVING worth in Scrabble?: CARVING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CARVING?: CARVING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CARVING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CARVINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.