How many points is FEARING worth in Scrabble?

FEARING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FEARING?

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

Can you add a letter to FEARING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

FEARING

11 pts

FEARING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. FEARING is a noun form of fear. FEAR means "distress or alarm caused by impending danger or pain".

Meaning & examples

verb

To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.
Example: I fear the worst will happen.
To feel fear (about something).
Example: Never fear; help is always near.
(used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for.
Example: She fears for her son’s safety.

Synonyms: afraid, frightened, scared, terrorised, terrorized, revere, venerate

Antonyms: belittle, contemn

adjective

Exhibiting fear.
Showing profound respect or deference.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

FEARING is a noun form of fear. FEAR means "distress or alarm caused by impending danger or pain".

In a sentence: "The fearing is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

FEAR7 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before FEARING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

AFEARING12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

FEARING Scrabble FAQ

Is FEARING a Scrabble word?: FEARING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does FEARING mean?: FEARING is a noun form of fear. FEAR means "distress or alarm caused by impending danger or pain".
How do you use FEARING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The fearing is noted."
How many points is FEARING worth in Scrabble?: FEARING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FEARING?: FEARING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FEARING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AFEARING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.