How many points is HINGING worth in Scrabble?

HINGING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HINGING?

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

Can you add a letter to HINGING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HINGING

12 pts

HINGING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. HINGING is a noun form of hinge. HINGE means "device for holding two parts so one can swing freely".

Meaning & examples

verb

To attach by, or equip with a hinge.
(with on or upon) To depend on something.
The breaking off of the distal end of a knapped stone flake whose presumed course across the face of the stone core was truncated prematurely, leaving not a feathered distal end but instead the scar of a nearly perpendicular break.
Example: The flake hinged at an inclusion in the core.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HINGING is a noun form of hinge. HINGE means "device for holding two parts so one can swing freely".

In a sentence: "The hinging is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HINGE9 pts

Front hooks

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

WHINGING16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

HINGING Scrabble FAQ

Is HINGING a Scrabble word?: HINGING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does HINGING mean?: HINGING is a noun form of hinge. HINGE means "device for holding two parts so one can swing freely".
How do you use HINGING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hinging is noted."
How many points is HINGING worth in Scrabble?: HINGING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HINGING?: HINGING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HINGING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHINGING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.