How many points is TAILING worth in Scrabble?

TAILING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TAILING?

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

Can you add a letter to TAILING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TAILING

8 pts

TAILING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. TAILING means "part of a beam, rafter, projecting brick or stone, etc, embedded in a wall".

Meaning & examples

verb

To follow and observe surreptitiously.
Example: Tail that car!
To hold by the end; said of a timber when it rests upon a wall or other support; with in or into
To swing with the stern in a certain direction; said of a vessel at anchor.
Example: This vessel tails downstream.

noun

The act of following someone.
The part of a projecting stone or brick inserted in a wall.
Sexual intercourse

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

part of a beam, rafter, projecting brick or stone, etc, embedded in a wall

In a sentence: "The tailing is noted."

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Back hooks

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TAILINGS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

TAILING Scrabble FAQ

Is TAILING a Scrabble word?: TAILING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does TAILING mean?: part of a beam, rafter, projecting brick or stone, etc, embedded in a wall
How do you use TAILING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tailing is noted."
How many points is TAILING worth in Scrabble?: TAILING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TAILING?: TAILING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TAILING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TAILINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.