How many points is CEASING worth in Scrabble?

CEASING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CEASING?

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

Can you add a letter to CEASING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CEASING

10 pts

CEASING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. CEASING is a verb form of cease. CEASE means "bring or come to an end".

Meaning & examples

/ˈsiːsɪŋ/

verb

To stop.
Example: And with that, his twitching ceased.
To stop doing (something).
Example: And with that, he ceased twitching.
To be wanting; to fail; to pass away.

Synonyms: desert, lack, discontinue, hold, terminate, arrest

noun

A cessation.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CEASING is a verb form of cease. CEASE means "bring or come to an end".

In a sentence: "They ceasing."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CEASE7 pts

Back hooks

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

CEASINGS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

CEASING Scrabble FAQ

Is CEASING a Scrabble word?: CEASING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does CEASING mean?: CEASING is a verb form of cease. CEASE means "bring or come to an end".
How do you use CEASING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They ceasing."
How many points is CEASING worth in Scrabble?: CEASING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CEASING?: CEASING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CEASING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CEASINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.