How many points is RECEIVING worth in Scrabble?

RECEIVING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RECEIVING?

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

Can you add a letter to RECEIVING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RECEIVING

15 pts

RECEIVING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. RECEIVING is a verb form of receive. RECEIVE means "take, accept, or get".

Meaning & examples

/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

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verb

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.
Example: She received many presents for her birthday.
To take goods knowing them to be stolen.
To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.
Example: to receive a lodger, visitor, ambassador, messenger, etc.

noun

The act by which something is received; reception.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

RECEIVING is a verb form of receive. RECEIVE means "take, accept, or get".

In a sentence: "They receiving."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

RECEIVE12 pts

Back hooks

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

RECEIVINGS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

RECEIVING Scrabble FAQ

Is RECEIVING a Scrabble word?: RECEIVING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does RECEIVING mean?: RECEIVING is a verb form of receive. RECEIVE means "take, accept, or get".
How do you use RECEIVING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They receiving."
How many points is RECEIVING worth in Scrabble?: RECEIVING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RECEIVING?: RECEIVING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RECEIVING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RECEIVINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.