How many points is CRACKING worth in Scrabble?

CRACKING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRACKING?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

17 pts

CRACKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. CRACKING means "very fast".

/ˈkɹækɪŋ/

To form cracks.
Example: It's been so dry, the ground is starting to crack.
To break apart under pressure.
Example: When I tried to stand on the chair, it cracked.
To become debilitated by psychological pressure.
Example: Anyone would crack after being hounded like that.

The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.
The formation of cracks on a surface.
The production of a crack sound.
Example: the crackings of whips

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

very fast

In a sentence: "It is cracking."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CRACKING. It scores 17 points.

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

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

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Is CRACKING a Scrabble word?: CRACKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does CRACKING mean?: very fast
How do you use CRACKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is cracking."
How many points is CRACKING worth in Scrabble?: CRACKING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRACKING?: CRACKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CRACKING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CRACKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.