How many points is LURKING worth in Scrabble?

LURKING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LURKING?

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

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

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12 pts

LURKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. LURKING means "lingering".

To remain concealed in order to ambush.
To remain unobserved.
To hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

lingering

In a sentence: "It is lurking."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LURKING. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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