How many points is HOUSING worth in Scrabble?

HOUSING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOUSING?

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

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

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11 pts

HOUSING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. HOUSING means "(providing of) houses".

/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

To keep within a structure or container.
Example: The car is housed in the garage.
To admit to residence; to harbor/harbour.
To take shelter or lodging; to abide; to lodge.

The activity of enclosing something or providing a residence for someone.
Residences, collectively.
Example: She lives in low-income housing.
A mechanical component's container or covering.
Example: The gears were grinding against their housing.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

(providing of) houses

In a sentence: "The housing is noted."

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

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

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

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

= 11

Is HOUSING a Scrabble word?: HOUSING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does HOUSING mean?: (providing of) houses
How do you use HOUSING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The housing is noted."
How many points is HOUSING worth in Scrabble?: HOUSING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOUSING?: HOUSING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HOUSING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHOUSING, HOUSINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.