How many points is FOSTERING worth in Scrabble?

FOSTERING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FOSTERING?

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

Can you add a letter to FOSTERING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

FOSTERING

13 pts

FOSTERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. FOSTERING is a verb form of foster. FOSTER means "promote the growth or development of".

Meaning & examples

verb

To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
To cultivate and grow something.
Example: Our company fosters an appreciation for the arts.
To nurse or cherish something.

Antonyms: hinder

noun

Raising someone to be an accepted member of the community.
Encouragement; aiding the development of something

Synonyms: breeding, bringing up, fosterage, nurture, raising, rearing, upbring

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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

FOSTERING is a verb form of foster. FOSTER means "promote the growth or development of".

In a sentence: "They fostering."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

FOSTER9 pts

Back hooks

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

FOSTERINGS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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FOSTERING Scrabble FAQ

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