How many points is KEENING worth in Scrabble?

KEENING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept KEENING?

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

Can you add a letter to KEENING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

KEENING

12 pts

KEENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. KEENING is a adjective form of keen. KEEN means "eager or enthusiastic".

Meaning & examples

verb

To make cold, to sharpen.

verb

To utter a keen.
To utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry.
To mourn.

noun

Intense mournful wailing after a death, often at a funeral or wake
(by extension) An unpleasant wailing sound.

adjective

Sharp, shrill, especially of a sound.
Example: The keening sound of a dentist's drill sets my teeth on edge.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

KEENING is a adjective form of keen. KEEN means "eager or enthusiastic".

In a sentence: "It is keening."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

KEEN8 pts

Back hooks

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

KEENINGS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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KEENING Scrabble FAQ

Is KEENING a Scrabble word?: KEENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does KEENING mean?: KEENING is a adjective form of keen. KEEN means "eager or enthusiastic".
How do you use KEENING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is keening."
How many points is KEENING worth in Scrabble?: KEENING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept KEENING?: KEENING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to KEENING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes KEENINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.