How many points is DRIVING worth in Scrabble?

DRIVING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DRIVING?

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

Can you add a letter to DRIVING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DRIVING

12 pts

DRIVING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. DRIVING is a verb form of drive. DRIVE means "guide the movement of (a vehicle)".

Meaning & examples

/ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/

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verb

To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.
Example: You drive nails into wood with a hammer.
To provide an impetus for a non-physical change, especially a change in one's state of mind.
Example: My wife's constant harping about the condition of the house threatens to drive me to distraction.
To displace either physically or non-physically, through the application of force.

Synonyms: move, operate, make, render, send, compel, force, oblige

adjective

That drives (a mechanism or process).
Of wind, rain, etc That drives forcefully; strong; forceful; violent

noun

The action of the verb to drive in any sense.
In particular, the action of operating a motor vehicle.

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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

DRIVING is a verb form of drive. DRIVE means "guide the movement of (a vehicle)".

In a sentence: "They driving."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DRIVE9 pts

Back hooks

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

DRIVINGS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

DRIVING Scrabble FAQ

Is DRIVING a Scrabble word?: DRIVING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does DRIVING mean?: DRIVING is a verb form of drive. DRIVE means "guide the movement of (a vehicle)".
How do you use DRIVING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They driving."
How many points is DRIVING worth in Scrabble?: DRIVING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DRIVING?: DRIVING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DRIVING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DRIVINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.