How many points is SIDING worth in Scrabble?

SIDING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SIDING?

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

Can you add a letter to SIDING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SIDING

8 pts

SIDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. SIDING means "short stretch of railway track on which trains are shunted from the main line".

Meaning & examples

/ˈsaɪdɪŋ/

noun

A building material which covers and protects the sides of a house or other building.
Example: Ugh. If there's one thing I can't stand it's cheesy vinyl siding.

Synonyms: cladding

verb

To ally oneself, be in an alliance, usually with "with" or rarely "in with"
Example: Which will you side with, good or evil?
To lean on one side.
To be or stand at the side of; to be on the side toward.

Synonyms: take side

verb

To clear, tidy or sort.

noun

A second, relatively short length of track just to the side of a railroad track, joined to the main track by switches at one or both ends, used either for loading or unloading freight, storing trains or other rail vehicles; or to allow two trains on a same track to meet (opposite directions) or pass (same direction) (the latter sense is probably an American definition).

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

short stretch of railway track on which trains are shunted from the main line

In a sentence: "The siding is noted."

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Letter Values

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SIDING Scrabble FAQ

Is SIDING a Scrabble word?: SIDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does SIDING mean?: short stretch of railway track on which trains are shunted from the main line
How do you use SIDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The siding is noted."
How many points is SIDING worth in Scrabble?: SIDING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SIDING?: SIDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SIDING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SIDINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.