How many points is PLAINING worth in Scrabble?

PLAINING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLAINING?

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

Can you add a letter to PLAINING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PLAINING

11 pts

PLAINING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. PLAINING is a adjective form of plain. PLAIN means "easy to see or understand".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpleɪnɪŋ/

verb

To complain.
To lament, bewail.
Example: to plain a loss

verb

To level; to raze; to make plain or even on the surface.
To make plain or manifest; to explain.

noun

A lamentation.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PLAINING is a adjective form of plain. PLAIN means "easy to see or understand".

In a sentence: "It is plaining."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PLAINING. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PLAIN7 pts

Back hooks

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

PLAININGS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

PLAINING Scrabble FAQ

Is PLAINING a Scrabble word?: PLAINING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does PLAINING mean?: PLAINING is a adjective form of plain. PLAIN means "easy to see or understand".
How do you use PLAINING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is plaining."
How many points is PLAINING worth in Scrabble?: PLAINING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLAINING?: PLAINING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PLAINING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLAININGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.