How many points is MELTING worth in Scrabble?

MELTING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MELTING?

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

Can you add a letter to MELTING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MELTING

10 pts

MELTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. MELTING is a verb form of melt. MELT means "(cause to) become liquid by heat".

Meaning & examples

/ˈmɛltɪŋ/

verb

To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
Example: I melted butter to make a cake.
To dissolve, disperse, vanish.
Example: His troubles melted away.
To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.

Synonyms: found, thaw

noun

The process of changing the state of a substance from solid to liquid by heating it past its melting point.
The act of softening or mitigating.

adjective

Which is melting, dissolving or liquefying.
Given over to strong emotion; tender; aroused; emotional, tearful.
That causes one to melt with emotion; able to make others feel tender and emotional.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

MELTING is a verb form of melt. MELT means "(cause to) become liquid by heat".

In a sentence: "They melting."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

MELT6 pts

Front hooks

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SMELTING11 pts

Back hooks

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

MELTINGS11 pts

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

Letter Values

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MELTING Scrabble FAQ

Is MELTING a Scrabble word?: MELTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does MELTING mean?: MELTING is a verb form of melt. MELT means "(cause to) become liquid by heat".
How do you use MELTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They melting."
How many points is MELTING worth in Scrabble?: MELTING is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MELTING?: MELTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MELTING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SMELTING, MELTINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.