How many points is VIKING worth in Scrabble?

VIKING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept VIKING?

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

Can you add a letter to VIKING?

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

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VIKING

14 pts

VIKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. VIKING means "Dane, Norwegian, or Swede who raided by sea between the 8th and 11th centuries".

Meaning & examples

noun

One of the Scandinavian or other Northern European seafaring warriors that raided (and then settled) the British Isles and other parts of Europe in the 8th to the 11th centuries and, according to many historians, were the first Europeans to reach North America.
(by extension) A stock character common in the fantasy genre, namely a barbarian, generally equipped with an axe or sword and a helmet adorned with horns.
A Norseman (mediaeval Scandinavian).

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

Dane, Norwegian, or Swede who raided by sea between the 8th and 11th centuries

In a sentence: "The viking is noted."

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VIKINGS15 pts

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Letter Values

= 14

VIKING Scrabble FAQ

Is VIKING a Scrabble word?: VIKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does VIKING mean?: Dane, Norwegian, or Swede who raided by sea between the 8th and 11th centuries
How do you use VIKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The viking is noted."
How many points is VIKING worth in Scrabble?: VIKING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept VIKING?: VIKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to VIKING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes VIKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.