How many points is FATTENING worth in Scrabble?

FATTENING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FATTENING?

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

Can you add a letter to FATTENING?

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

Scrabble

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FATTENING

13 pts

FATTENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. FATTENING is a verb form of fatten. FATTEN means "(cause to) become fat".

Meaning & examples

/ˈfæt(ə)nɪŋ/

verb

To cause (a person or animal) to be fat or fatter.
Example: We must fatten the turkey in time for Thanksgiving.
(of a person or animal) To become fat or fatter.
Example: He gradually fattened in the five years after getting married.
To make thick or thicker (something containing paper, often money).

Synonyms: enrich, gain weight, put on weight

noun

The act of making something fatter, particularly in reference or allusion to livestock.
The act of becoming fatter.

adjective

That causes weight gain; often of high calorie food with relatively little nutritive value.

Antonyms: slimming

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Definition and meaning

FATTENING is a verb form of fatten. FATTEN means "(cause to) become fat".

In a sentence: "They fattening."

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Base words

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FATTEN9 pts

Back hooks

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

FATTENINGS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

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FATTENING Scrabble FAQ

Is FATTENING a Scrabble word?: FATTENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does FATTENING mean?: FATTENING is a verb form of fatten. FATTEN means "(cause to) become fat".
How do you use FATTENING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They fattening."
How many points is FATTENING worth in Scrabble?: FATTENING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FATTENING?: FATTENING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FATTENING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FATTENINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.