How many points is LISTENING worth in Scrabble?

LISTENING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LISTENING?

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

Can you add a letter to LISTENING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LISTENING

10 pts

LISTENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. LISTENING is a verb form of listen. LISTEN means "concentrate on hearing something".

Meaning & examples

/ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/

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verb

To pay attention to a sound or speech.
Example: Please listen carefully as I explain. I like to listen to music.
To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.
Example: You should listen for the starting gun.
To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.
Example: Listen, the only reason I yelled at you was because I was upset, OK? Good children listen to their parents.

Synonyms: agree, assent, hearken, mind, obey, anticipate, await, expect

Antonyms: disobey, disregard, ignore

adjective

Of something or someone that listens.
Example: Any listening person can tell she's lying.
Of something that is used in order to hear or to improve the ability to hear.
Example: He could hear better when he used his listening device.
Of an action that is performed with caution and attention to sounds.

noun

Action of the verb listening
An educational exercise involving listening
Example: OK, students, today we're going to do a couple of listenings about the environment, then a reading about crime.
Skill or ability of perceiving spoken language.
Example: You can improve your listening well by watching English-language films.

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

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

LISTENING is a verb form of listen. LISTEN means "concentrate on hearing something".

In a sentence: "They listening."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

LISTEN6 pts

Front hooks

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

GLISTENING12 pts

Back hooks

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

LISTENINGS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

LISTENING Scrabble FAQ

Is LISTENING a Scrabble word?: LISTENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does LISTENING mean?: LISTENING is a verb form of listen. LISTEN means "concentrate on hearing something".
How do you use LISTENING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They listening."
How many points is LISTENING worth in Scrabble?: LISTENING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LISTENING?: LISTENING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LISTENING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GLISTENING, LISTENINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.