How many points is CHEATING worth in Scrabble?

CHEATING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHEATING?

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

Can you add a letter to CHEATING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CHEATING

14 pts

CHEATING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. CHEATING is a verb form of cheat. CHEAT means "act dishonestly to gain profit or advantage".

Meaning & examples

/ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/

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verb

To violate rules in order to gain advantage from a situation.
Example: My brother flunked biology because he cheated on his mid-term.
To be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner.
Example: After he found out his wife cheated, he left her.
To manage to avoid something even though it seemed unlikely.
Example: He cheated death when his car collided with a moving train.

Synonyms: belirt, blench, break the rules, lirt

noun

An act of deception, fraud, trickery, imposture, imposition or infidelity.
The arrangement of people or items in a film so as to give the (false) impression that shots are taken from different angles in the same location.

adjective

Unsporting or underhand.
Unfaithful or adulterous.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CHEATING is a verb form of cheat. CHEAT means "act dishonestly to gain profit or advantage".

In a sentence: "They cheating."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CHEAT10 pts

Back hooks

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

CHEATINGS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

CHEATING Scrabble FAQ

Is CHEATING a Scrabble word?: CHEATING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does CHEATING mean?: CHEATING is a verb form of cheat. CHEAT means "act dishonestly to gain profit or advantage".
How do you use CHEATING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They cheating."
How many points is CHEATING worth in Scrabble?: CHEATING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHEATING?: CHEATING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHEATING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHEATINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.