How many points is DESERVING worth in Scrabble?

DESERVING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESERVING?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

14 pts

DESERVING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. DESERVING means "worthy of help, praise, or reward".

/dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/

To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
Example: After playing so well, the team really deserved their win.
To earn, win.
To reward, to give in return for service.

Synonyms: merit

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

worthy of help, praise, or reward

In a sentence: "It is deserving."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DESERVING. It scores 14 points.

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

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

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Is DESERVING a Scrabble word?: DESERVING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does DESERVING mean?: worthy of help, praise, or reward
How do you use DESERVING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is deserving."
How many points is DESERVING worth in Scrabble?: DESERVING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESERVING?: DESERVING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DESERVING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DESERVINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.