How many points is REELING worth in Scrabble?

REELING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept REELING?

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

Can you add a letter to REELING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

REELING

8 pts

REELING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. REELING is a noun form of reel. REEL means "cylindrical object on which film, tape, thread, or wire is wound".

Meaning & examples

/ɹiːlɪŋ/

verb

To wind on a reel.
To spin or revolve repeatedly.
To unwind, to bring or acquire something by spinning or winding something else.
Example: He reeled off some tape from the roll and sealed the package.

noun

The motion of something that reels.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

REELING is a noun form of reel. REEL means "cylindrical object on which film, tape, thread, or wire is wound".

In a sentence: "The reeling is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

REEL4 pts

Front hooks

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

CREELING11 pts

Back hooks

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

REELINGS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

REELING Scrabble FAQ

Is REELING a Scrabble word?: REELING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does REELING mean?: REELING is a noun form of reel. REEL means "cylindrical object on which film, tape, thread, or wire is wound".
How do you use REELING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The reeling is noted."
How many points is REELING worth in Scrabble?: REELING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept REELING?: REELING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to REELING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CREELING, REELINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.