How many points is TINKLING worth in Scrabble?

TINKLING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TINKLING?

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

Can you add a letter to TINKLING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TINKLING

13 pts

TINKLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. TINKLING is a verb form of tinkle. TINKLE means "ring with a high tinny sound like a small bell".

Meaning & examples

verb

To make light metallic sounds, rather like a very small bell.
Example: The glasses tinkled together as they were placed on the table.
To cause to tinkle.
To indicate, signal, etc. by tinkling.
Example: The butler tinkled dinner.

noun

A tinkle; a tinkling sound.
The Greater Antillean Grackle, Quiscalus niger.

adjective

That tinkles.
Example: "A tinkling piano in the next apartment, / Those stumbling words that told you what my heart meant, / A fairground's painted swings... / These foolish things remind me of you.
That works as a tinker

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TINKLING is a verb form of tinkle. TINKLE means "ring with a high tinny sound like a small bell".

In a sentence: "They tinkling."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TINKLING. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

TINKLE10 pts

Back hooks

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

TINKLINGS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

TINKLING Scrabble FAQ

Is TINKLING a Scrabble word?: TINKLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does TINKLING mean?: TINKLING is a verb form of tinkle. TINKLE means "ring with a high tinny sound like a small bell".
How do you use TINKLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tinkling."
How many points is TINKLING worth in Scrabble?: TINKLING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TINKLING?: TINKLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TINKLING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TINKLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.