How many points is HEELING worth in Scrabble?

HEELING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HEELING?

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

Can you add a letter to HEELING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HEELING

11 pts

HEELING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. HEELING is a noun form of heel. HEEL means "back part of the foot".

Meaning & examples

/ˈhiːlɪŋ/

verb

To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure.
Example: This bandage will heal your cut.
To become better or healthy again.
Example: Bandages allow cuts to heal.
To reconcile, as a breach or difference; to make whole; to free from guilt.
Example: to heal dissensions

Synonyms: get better, recover, cure, make whole

verb

To follow at somebody's heels; to chase closely.
Example: She called to her dog to heel.
To add a heel to, or increase the size of the heel of (a shoe or boot).
To kick with the heel.

verb

To incline to one side; to tilt.

noun

An inclination to one side; a tilt.

verb

To hide, conceal, and keep secret, especially for a secret society (such as the masons).
(now especially in the phrase "hele in") To cover or conceal (a seedling, plant, roots, etc).

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3) · en.wiktionary.org (4)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HEELING is a noun form of heel. HEEL means "back part of the foot".

In a sentence: "The heeling is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HEELING. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HEEL7 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before HEELING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

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

HEELINGS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

HEELING Scrabble FAQ

Is HEELING a Scrabble word?: HEELING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does HEELING mean?: HEELING is a noun form of heel. HEEL means "back part of the foot".
How do you use HEELING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The heeling is noted."
How many points is HEELING worth in Scrabble?: HEELING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HEELING?: HEELING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HEELING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHEELING, WHEELING, HEELINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.