How many points is TENDING worth in Scrabble?

TENDING is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TENDING?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

TENDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. TENDING is a verb form of tend. TEND means "be inclined".

/ˈtɛndɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndɪŋ/

(Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
(followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.
Example: It tends to snow here in winter.
To contribute to or toward some outcome.

(with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)
Example: We need to tend to the garden, which has become a mess.
To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.
Example: Shepherds tend their flocks.
To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.

Synonyms: guard, look after, watch, attend to, care for, minister, nurse, see to

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

TENDING is a verb form of tend. TEND means "be inclined".

In a sentence: "They tending."

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

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