How many points is REACHING worth in Scrabble?

REACHING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept REACHING?

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

Can you add a letter to REACHING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

REACHING

14 pts

REACHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. REACHING is a verb form of reach. REACH means "arrive at".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɹiːtʃɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹiːtʃɪŋ/

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verb

To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).
Example: He reached for a weapon that was on the table.
To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over.
Example: to reach one a book
To stretch out the hand.

Synonyms: contact, get hold of, get in touch

noun

The action of one who reaches; an attempt to grasp something by stretching.
Sailing on a reach, i.e. having the wind on either side and coming from an angle that is larger with respect to the bow than when sailing close-hauled.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

REACHING is a verb form of reach. REACH means "arrive at".

In a sentence: "They reaching."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

REACH10 pts

Front hooks

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

REACHING Scrabble FAQ

Is REACHING a Scrabble word?: REACHING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does REACHING mean?: REACHING is a verb form of reach. REACH means "arrive at".
How do you use REACHING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They reaching."
How many points is REACHING worth in Scrabble?: REACHING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept REACHING?: REACHING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to REACHING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AREACHING, BREACHING, PREACHING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.