How many points is GAINSAYING worth in Scrabble?

GAINSAYING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GAINSAYING?

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

Can you add a letter to GAINSAYING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

GAINSAYING

15 pts

GAINSAYING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. GAINSAYING is a verb form of gainsay. GAINSAY means "deny or contradict".

Meaning & examples

noun

Opposition, especially in speech.
Refusal to accept or believe something.
Contradiction.

verb

To say something in contradiction to.

Synonyms: controvert, deny, dispute, refute, withsay

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

GAINSAYING is a verb form of gainsay. GAINSAY means "deny or contradict".

In a sentence: "They gainsaying."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

GAINSAY11 pts

Back hooks

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

GAINSAYINGS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

GAINSAYING Scrabble FAQ

Is GAINSAYING a Scrabble word?: GAINSAYING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does GAINSAYING mean?: GAINSAYING is a verb form of gainsay. GAINSAY means "deny or contradict".
How do you use GAINSAYING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They gainsaying."
How many points is GAINSAYING worth in Scrabble?: GAINSAYING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GAINSAYING?: GAINSAYING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GAINSAYING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GAINSAYINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.