How many points is TEMPERING worth in Scrabble?

TEMPERING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TEMPERING?

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

Can you add a letter to TEMPERING?

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

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TEMPERING

14 pts

TEMPERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. TEMPERING is a noun form of temper. TEMPER means "outburst of anger".

Meaning & examples

verb

To moderate or control.
Example: Temper your language around children.
To strengthen or toughen a material, especially metal, by heat treatment; anneal.
Example: Tempering is a heat treatment technique applied to metals, alloys, and glass to achieve greater toughness by increasing the strength of materials and/or ductility. Tempering is performed by a controlled reheating of the work piece to a temperature below its lower eutectic critical temperature.
To sauté spices in ghee or oil to release essential oils for flavouring a dish in South Asian cuisine.

noun

The act by which something is tempered.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TEMPERING is a noun form of temper. TEMPER means "outburst of anger".

In a sentence: "The tempering is noted."

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Base words

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TEMPER10 pts

Back hooks

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TEMPERINGS15 pts

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Letter Values

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TEMPERING Scrabble FAQ

Is TEMPERING a Scrabble word?: TEMPERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does TEMPERING mean?: TEMPERING is a noun form of temper. TEMPER means "outburst of anger".
How do you use TEMPERING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tempering is noted."
How many points is TEMPERING worth in Scrabble?: TEMPERING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TEMPERING?: TEMPERING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TEMPERING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TEMPERINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.