How many points is STONING worth in Scrabble?

STONING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STONING?

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

Can you add a letter to STONING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

STONING

8 pts

STONING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. STONING is a noun form of stone. STONE means "material of which rocks are made".

Meaning & examples

verb

To pelt with stones, especially to kill by pelting with stones.
Example: She got stoned to death after they found her.
To wall with stones.
To remove a stone from (fruit etc.).

Synonyms: chill, chill out, chillax, hang out, rilek, daydream, veg out, lapidate

noun

Lapidation: punishment by throwing stones, usually resulting in death

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

STONING is a noun form of stone. STONE means "material of which rocks are made".

In a sentence: "The stoning is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

STONE5 pts

Front hooks

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

ASTONING9 pts

Back hooks

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

STONINGS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

STONING Scrabble FAQ

Is STONING a Scrabble word?: STONING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does STONING mean?: STONING is a noun form of stone. STONE means "material of which rocks are made".
How do you use STONING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The stoning is noted."
How many points is STONING worth in Scrabble?: STONING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STONING?: STONING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STONING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ASTONING, STONINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.