How many points is SHAVING worth in Scrabble?

SHAVING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHAVING?

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

Can you add a letter to SHAVING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHAVING

14 pts

SHAVING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. SHAVING is a verb form of shave. SHAVE means "remove (hair) from (the face, head, or body) with a razor or shaver".

Meaning & examples

/ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

verb

To make bald or shorter by using a tool such as a razor or pair of electric clippers to cut the hair close to the skin.
To cut anything in this fashion.
Example: The labourer with the bending scythe is seen / Shaving the surface of the waving green.
To remove hair from one's face by this means.
Example: I had little time to shave this morning.

noun

A thin, shaved off slice of wood, metal, or other material.
The action of having a shave.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHAVING is a verb form of shave. SHAVE means "remove (hair) from (the face, head, or body) with a razor or shaver".

In a sentence: "They shaving."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SHAVING. It scores 14 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SHAVE11 pts

Back hooks

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

SHAVINGS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

SHAVING Scrabble FAQ

Is SHAVING a Scrabble word?: SHAVING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does SHAVING mean?: SHAVING is a verb form of shave. SHAVE means "remove (hair) from (the face, head, or body) with a razor or shaver".
How do you use SHAVING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shaving."
How many points is SHAVING worth in Scrabble?: SHAVING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHAVING?: SHAVING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHAVING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHAVINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.