How many points is MOONLIGHTING worth in Scrabble?

MOONLIGHTING is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MOONLIGHTING?

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

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

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19 pts

MOONLIGHTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. MOONLIGHTING means "taking a second job".

To work on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night.
(by extension) To engage in an activity other than what one is known for.
(by extension, of an inanimate object) To perform a secondary function substantially different from its supposed primary function, as in protein moonlighting.

A period of working on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

taking a second job

In a sentence: "The moonlighting is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MOONLIGHTING. It scores 19 points.

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

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

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Is MOONLIGHTING a Scrabble word?: MOONLIGHTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does MOONLIGHTING mean?: taking a second job
How do you use MOONLIGHTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The moonlighting is noted."
How many points is MOONLIGHTING worth in Scrabble?: MOONLIGHTING is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MOONLIGHTING?: MOONLIGHTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MOONLIGHTING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MOONLIGHTINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.