How many points is TINKING worth in Scrabble?

TINKING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TINKING?

TINKING is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to TINKING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TINKING

12 pts

TINKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. TINKING is a verb form of tink. TINK means "make short sound like a bell".

Meaning & examples

verb

To emit a high-pitched sharp or metallic noise.
Example: Jimmy heard the bells tink.

Synonyms: tinkle

verb

To unknit.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TINKING is a verb form of tink. TINK means "make short sound like a bell".

In a sentence: "They tinking."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TINKING. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

TINK8 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before TINKING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

STINKING13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

TINKING Scrabble FAQ

Is TINKING a Scrabble word?: TINKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does TINKING mean?: TINKING is a verb form of tink. TINK means "make short sound like a bell".
How do you use TINKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tinking."
How many points is TINKING worth in Scrabble?: TINKING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TINKING?: TINKING is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TINKING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STINKING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.