How many points is WHITENING worth in Scrabble?

WHITENING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WHITENING?

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

Can you add a letter to WHITENING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WHITENING

16 pts

WHITENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. WHITENING is a verb form of whiten. WHITEN means "make or become white or whiter".

Meaning & examples

/ˈhwaɪtnɪŋ/

verb

(To cause) to become white or whiter; to bleach or blanch.
Example: Age had whitened his hair.

noun

A substance, such as a bleach, used to make something white or whiter.
The process of making something white or whiter.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WHITENING is a verb form of whiten. WHITEN means "make or become white or whiter".

In a sentence: "They whitening."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WHITEN12 pts

Back hooks

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

WHITENINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

WHITENING Scrabble FAQ

Is WHITENING a Scrabble word?: WHITENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does WHITENING mean?: WHITENING is a verb form of whiten. WHITEN means "make or become white or whiter".
How do you use WHITENING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They whitening."
How many points is WHITENING worth in Scrabble?: WHITENING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHITENING?: WHITENING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WHITENING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHITENINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.