How many points is STARTING worth in Scrabble?

STARTING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STARTING?

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

Can you add a letter to STARTING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

STARTING

9 pts

STARTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. STARTING is a verb form of start. START means "take the first step, begin".

Meaning & examples

/ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈstɑɹtɪŋ/

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verb

To begin, commence, initiate.
To begin an activity.
Example: The rain started at 9:00.
To have its origin (at), begin.
Example: The blue line starts one foot away from the wall.

Antonyms: end, stop

noun

The act of something that starts.
Example: constant startings and stoppings

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

STARTING is a verb form of start. START means "take the first step, begin".

In a sentence: "They starting."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of STARTING. It scores 9 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

START5 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before STARTING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

ASTARTING10 pts

Back hooks

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

STARTINGS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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STARTING Scrabble FAQ

Is STARTING a Scrabble word?: STARTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does STARTING mean?: STARTING is a verb form of start. START means "take the first step, begin".
How do you use STARTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They starting."
How many points is STARTING worth in Scrabble?: STARTING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STARTING?: STARTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STARTING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ASTARTING, STARTINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.