How many points is SUSTAINING worth in Scrabble?

SUSTAINING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SUSTAINING?

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

Can you add a letter to SUSTAINING?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

SUSTAINING

11 pts

SUSTAINING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. SUSTAINING is a verb form of sustain. SUSTAIN means "maintain or prolong".

Meaning & examples

verb

To maintain, or keep in existence.
Example: The city came under sustained attack by enemy forces.
To provide for or nourish.
Example: provisions to sustain an army
To encourage or sanction (something).

noun

The process by which something is sustained or upheld.

adjective

That sustains, supports or provides sustenance.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SUSTAINING is a verb form of sustain. SUSTAIN means "maintain or prolong".

In a sentence: "They sustaining."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SUSTAIN7 pts

Back hooks

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

SUSTAININGS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

SUSTAINING Scrabble FAQ

Is SUSTAINING a Scrabble word?: SUSTAINING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does SUSTAINING mean?: SUSTAINING is a verb form of sustain. SUSTAIN means "maintain or prolong".
How do you use SUSTAINING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They sustaining."
How many points is SUSTAINING worth in Scrabble?: SUSTAINING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SUSTAINING?: SUSTAINING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SUSTAINING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SUSTAININGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.