How many points is NESTING worth in Scrabble?

NESTING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NESTING?

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

Can you add a letter to NESTING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

NESTING

8 pts

NESTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. NESTING is a noun form of nest. NEST means "place or structure in which birds or certain animals lay eggs or give birth to young".

Meaning & examples

/ˈnɛstɪŋ/

verb

(of animals) To build or settle into a nest.
To settle into a home.
Example: We loved the new house and were nesting there in two days!
To successively neatly fit inside another.
Example: I bought a set of nesting mixing bowls for my mother.

noun

The process by which a bird nests.
The enclosure of one loop, block, etc. of code inside another.

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noun

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Definition and meaning

NESTING is a noun form of nest. NEST means "place or structure in which birds or certain animals lay eggs or give birth to young".

In a sentence: "The nesting is noted."

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Base words

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NESTINGS9 pts

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Letter Values

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NESTING Scrabble FAQ

Is NESTING a Scrabble word?: NESTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does NESTING mean?: NESTING is a noun form of nest. NEST means "place or structure in which birds or certain animals lay eggs or give birth to young".
How do you use NESTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The nesting is noted."
How many points is NESTING worth in Scrabble?: NESTING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NESTING?: NESTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NESTING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes NESTINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.