How many points is TERRAFORMING worth in Scrabble?

TERRAFORMING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TERRAFORMING?

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

Can you add a letter to TERRAFORMING?

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

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TERRAFORMING

18 pts

TERRAFORMING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. TERRAFORMING is a verb form of terraform. TERRAFORM means "engage in planetary engineering to enhance the capacity of an extraterrestrial planetary environment to sustain life".

Meaning & examples

verb

To transform the atmosphere (or biosphere) of another planet into one having the characteristics of Earth.

Synonyms: Earthscape

noun

The hypothetical process of deliberately modifying the atmosphere, temperature, surface topography or ecology of a planet, moon, etc. to make it similar to those of Earth and thus suitable for human life.

Synonyms: planetary engineering, terraformation

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verb

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Definition and meaning

TERRAFORMING is a verb form of terraform. TERRAFORM means "engage in planetary engineering to enhance the capacity of an extraterrestrial planetary environment to sustain life".

In a sentence: "They terraforming."

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Base words

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TERRAFORM14 pts

Back hooks

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TERRAFORMINGS19 pts

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Letter Values

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TERRAFORMING Scrabble FAQ

Is TERRAFORMING a Scrabble word?: TERRAFORMING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does TERRAFORMING mean?: TERRAFORMING is a verb form of terraform. TERRAFORM means "engage in planetary engineering to enhance the capacity of an extraterrestrial planetary environment to sustain life".
How do you use TERRAFORMING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They terraforming."
How many points is TERRAFORMING worth in Scrabble?: TERRAFORMING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TERRAFORMING?: TERRAFORMING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TERRAFORMING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TERRAFORMINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.