How many points is GATING worth in Scrabble?

GATING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GATING?

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

Can you add a letter to GATING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

GATING

8 pts

GATING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. GATING is a noun form of gate. GATE means "movable barrier, usu hinged, in a wall or fence".

Meaning & examples

verb

To keep something inside by means of a closed gate.
To punish, especially a child or teenager, by not allowing them to go out.
To open a closed ion channel.

Synonyms: ground

noun

An arrangement of gates.

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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

GATING is a noun form of gate. GATE means "movable barrier, usu hinged, in a wall or fence".

In a sentence: "The gating is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of GATING. It scores 8 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

GATE5 pts

Back hooks

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

GATINGS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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GATING Scrabble FAQ

Is GATING a Scrabble word?: GATING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does GATING mean?: GATING is a noun form of gate. GATE means "movable barrier, usu hinged, in a wall or fence".
How do you use GATING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The gating is noted."
How many points is GATING worth in Scrabble?: GATING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GATING?: GATING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GATING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GATINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.