How many points is THINKING worth in Scrabble?

THINKING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept THINKING?

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

Can you add a letter to THINKING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

THINKING

16 pts

THINKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. THINKING is a verb form of think. THINK means "consider, judge, or believe".

Meaning & examples

/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

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noun

Thought; gerund of think.
Example: What is your thinking on this subject?

verb

To ponder, to go over in one's head.
Example: Idly, the detective thought what his next move should be.
To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
Example: I thought for three hours about the problem and still couldn’t find the solution.
To conceive of something or someone (usually followed by of; infrequently, by on).
Example: I tend to think of her as rather ugly.

Synonyms: guess

verb

To seem, to appear.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

THINKING is a verb form of think. THINK means "consider, judge, or believe".

In a sentence: "They thinking."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

THINK12 pts

Back hooks

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

THINKINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

THINKING Scrabble FAQ

Is THINKING a Scrabble word?: THINKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does THINKING mean?: THINKING is a verb form of think. THINK means "consider, judge, or believe".
How do you use THINKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They thinking."
How many points is THINKING worth in Scrabble?: THINKING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept THINKING?: THINKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to THINKING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes THINKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.