How many points is LOITERING worth in Scrabble?

LOITERING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LOITERING?

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

Can you add a letter to LOITERING?

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

Scrabble

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LOITERING

10 pts

LOITERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. LOITERING is a verb form of loiter. LOITER means "stand or wait aimlessly or idly".

Meaning & examples

verb

To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.
Example: For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside.
To remain at a certain place instead of moving on.
For an aircraft to remain in the air near a target.

Synonyms: hang around, lepak (Malaysia, Singapore), linger

noun

The action of the verb loiter.
Example: a book about my loiterings in Europe

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

LOITERING is a verb form of loiter. LOITER means "stand or wait aimlessly or idly".

In a sentence: "They loitering."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

LOITER6 pts

Back hooks

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LOITERINGS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

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LOITERING Scrabble FAQ

Is LOITERING a Scrabble word?: LOITERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does LOITERING mean?: LOITERING is a verb form of loiter. LOITER means "stand or wait aimlessly or idly".
How do you use LOITERING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They loitering."
How many points is LOITERING worth in Scrabble?: LOITERING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LOITERING?: LOITERING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LOITERING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LOITERINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.