How many points is PAINSTAKING worth in Scrabble?

PAINSTAKING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PAINSTAKING?

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

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

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18 pts

PAINSTAKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. PAINSTAKING means "taking pains".

/ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

taking pains

In a sentence: "It is painstaking."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PAINSTAKING. It scores 18 points.

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

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

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Is PAINSTAKING a Scrabble word?: PAINSTAKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does PAINSTAKING mean?: taking pains
How do you use PAINSTAKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is painstaking."
How many points is PAINSTAKING worth in Scrabble?: PAINSTAKING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PAINSTAKING?: PAINSTAKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PAINSTAKING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PAINSTAKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.