How many points is HANDLING worth in Scrabble?

HANDLING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HANDLING?

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

Can you add a letter to HANDLING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HANDLING

13 pts

HANDLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. HANDLING means "act or an instance of picking up, turning over, or touching something".

Meaning & examples

/ˈhændlɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈhændlɪŋ/

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noun

A touching, controlling, managing, using, take care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.
The mode of using the pencil or brush; style of touch.
A criminal offence, the trade in stolen goods.

verb

To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
To manage, use, or wield with the hands.

Synonyms: deal, feel, finger, manage, touch, treat

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

act or an instance of picking up, turning over, or touching something

In a sentence: "The handling is noted."

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Back hooks

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HANDLINGS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

HANDLING Scrabble FAQ

Is HANDLING a Scrabble word?: HANDLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does HANDLING mean?: act or an instance of picking up, turning over, or touching something
How do you use HANDLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The handling is noted."
How many points is HANDLING worth in Scrabble?: HANDLING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HANDLING?: HANDLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HANDLING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HANDLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.