How many points is DRIFTING worth in Scrabble?

DRIFTING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DRIFTING?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

13 pts

DRIFTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. DRIFTING means "act of drifting".

/ˈdɹɪftɪŋ/

To move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc.
Example: The balloon was drifting in the breeze.
To move haphazardly without any destination.
Example: He drifted from town to town, never settling down.
To deviate gently from the intended direction of travel.
Example: This car tends to drift left at high speeds.

The act by which something drifts.
That which drifts.
A driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner.

Moving aimlessly or at the mercy of external forces.
Example: The drifting seaweed went wherever the currents carried it.
Without direction, focus, or goal.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

act of drifting

In a sentence: "The drifting is noted."

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

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

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

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