How many points is SHAKING worth in Scrabble?

SHAKING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHAKING?

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

Can you add a letter to SHAKING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHAKING

15 pts

SHAKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. SHAKING is a verb form of shake. SHAKE means "move quickly up and down or back and forth".

Meaning & examples

/ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/

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verb

To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
Example: He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when I popped it open, soda went everywhere.
To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance or disapproval.
Example: Shaking his head, he kept repeating "No, no, no".
To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.
Example: to shake fruit down from a tree

Synonyms: shiver, tremble, traumatize

noun

A movement that shakes.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHAKING is a verb form of shake. SHAKE means "move quickly up and down or back and forth".

In a sentence: "They shaking."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SHAKE12 pts

Back hooks

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SHAKINGS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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SHAKING Scrabble FAQ

Is SHAKING a Scrabble word?: SHAKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does SHAKING mean?: SHAKING is a verb form of shake. SHAKE means "move quickly up and down or back and forth".
How do you use SHAKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shaking."
How many points is SHAKING worth in Scrabble?: SHAKING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHAKING?: SHAKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHAKING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHAKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.