How many points is GRATING worth in Scrabble?

GRATING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GRATING?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

GRATING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. GRATING means "harsh or rasping".

[ˈɡɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ]

To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars
Example: to grate a window

To shred (things, usually foodstuffs), by rubbing across a grater
Example: I need to grate the cheese before the potato is cooked.
To make an unpleasant rasping sound, often as the result of rubbing against something
Example: Listening to his teeth grate all day long drives me mad.
(by extension) to get on one's nerves; to irritate, annoy
Example: She’s nice enough, but she can begin to grate if there is no-one else to talk to.

A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air.
A frame of iron bars to hold a fire.
The loose material that comes from something being grated.
Example: Add a few gratings of nutmeg to the hot milk.

Synonyms: grill

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

harsh or rasping

In a sentence: "It is grating."

Check the Scrabble meaning of GRATING. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is GRATING a Scrabble word?: GRATING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does GRATING mean?: harsh or rasping
How do you use GRATING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is grating."
How many points is GRATING worth in Scrabble?: GRATING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GRATING?: GRATING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GRATING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GRATINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.