How many points is SPREADING worth in Scrabble?

SPREADING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SPREADING?

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

Can you add a letter to SPREADING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SPREADING

13 pts

SPREADING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. SPREADING is a verb form of spread. SPREAD means "open out or be displayed to the fullest extent".

Meaning & examples

/ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/

verb

To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.
Example: He spread his newspaper on the table.
To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions.
Example: I spread my arms wide and welcomed him home.
To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area.
Example: I spread the rice grains evenly over the floor.

Synonyms: circulate, diffuse, disseminate, propagate, put about

noun

The act by which something is spread.

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

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SPREADING is a verb form of spread. SPREAD means "open out or be displayed to the fullest extent".

In a sentence: "They spreading."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SPREADING. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SPREAD9 pts

Back hooks

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

SPREADINGS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

SPREADING Scrabble FAQ

Is SPREADING a Scrabble word?: SPREADING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does SPREADING mean?: SPREADING is a verb form of spread. SPREAD means "open out or be displayed to the fullest extent".
How do you use SPREADING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They spreading."
How many points is SPREADING worth in Scrabble?: SPREADING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SPREADING?: SPREADING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SPREADING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPREADINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.