How many points is MENDING worth in Scrabble?

MENDING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MENDING?

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

Can you add a letter to MENDING?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

MENDING

11 pts

MENDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. MENDING means "something to be mended, esp clothes".

Meaning & examples

verb

To repair, as anything that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay, injury, or defacement.
Example: My trousers have a big rip in them and need mending.
To alter for the better; to set right; to reform; hence, to quicken; as, to mend one's manners or pace.
Example: Her stutter was mended by a speech therapist.
To help, to advance, to further; to add to.

noun

The act by which something is mended or repaired.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

something to be mended, esp clothes

In a sentence: "The mending is noted."

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Back hooks

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MENDINGS12 pts

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Letter Values

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MENDING Scrabble FAQ

Is MENDING a Scrabble word?: MENDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does MENDING mean?: something to be mended, esp clothes
How do you use MENDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The mending is noted."
How many points is MENDING worth in Scrabble?: MENDING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MENDING?: MENDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MENDING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AMENDING, EMENDING, MENDINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.