How many points is PARING worth in Scrabble?

PARING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PARING?

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

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

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9 pts

PARING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. PARING means "piece pared off".

To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife
Example: Victor pared some apples in preparation to make a tart.
(often with down or back) to reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off
Example: Albert had to pare his options down by disregarding anything beyond his meager budget.
To trim the hoof of a horse

Synonyms: peel, skin

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

piece pared off

In a sentence: "The paring is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PARING. It scores 9 points.

Add one letter before PARING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

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

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Is PARING a Scrabble word?: PARING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does PARING mean?: piece pared off
How do you use PARING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The paring is noted."
How many points is PARING worth in Scrabble?: PARING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PARING?: PARING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PARING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPARING, PARINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.