How many points is SITTING worth in Scrabble?

SITTING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SITTING?

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

Can you add a letter to SITTING?

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

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SITTING

8 pts

SITTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. SITTING is a verb form of sit. SIT means "rest one's body upright on the buttocks".

Meaning & examples

/ˈsɪtɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪtɪŋ/

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noun

A period during which one is seated for a specific purpose.
Example: Due to the sheer volume of guests, we had to have two sittings for the meal.
A special seat allotted to a seat-holder, at church, etc.
The part of the year in which judicial business is transacted.

verb

(of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
Example: After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax.
(of a person) To move oneself into such a position.
Example: I asked him to sit.
(of an object) To occupy a given position permanently.
Example: The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries.

Synonyms: accepted, received, welcomed, well, be seated, sit down, sit up, take a seat

adjective

Executed from a sitting position.
Occupying a specific official or legal position; incumbent.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SITTING is a verb form of sit. SIT means "rest one's body upright on the buttocks".

In a sentence: "They sitting."

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SIT3 pts

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SITTINGS9 pts

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Letter Values

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SITTING Scrabble FAQ

Is SITTING a Scrabble word?: SITTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does SITTING mean?: SITTING is a verb form of sit. SIT means "rest one's body upright on the buttocks".
How do you use SITTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They sitting."
How many points is SITTING worth in Scrabble?: SITTING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SITTING?: SITTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SITTING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SITTINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

SITTING

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