How many points is WRITING worth in Scrabble?

WRITING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WRITING?

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

Can you add a letter to WRITING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WRITING

11 pts

WRITING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. WRITING is a verb form of write. WRITE means "mark paper etc with symbols or words".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/

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noun

Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.
Something written, such as a document, article or book.
The process of representing a language with symbols or letters.

Synonyms: alphabet, character, ideogram, logogram, pictogram, script, syllabary, writing system

verb

To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.
Example: The pupil wrote his name on the paper.
To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
Example: My uncle writes newspaper articles for The Herald.
To send written information to.
Example: (UK) Please write to me when you get there.

Synonyms: author, pen, save, store, sit, inscribe, scrawl, scribble

Antonyms: load, read, retrieve

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

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WRITING is a verb form of write. WRITE means "mark paper etc with symbols or words".

In a sentence: "They writing."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of WRITING. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WRITE8 pts

Back hooks

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

WRITINGS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

WRITING Scrabble FAQ

Is WRITING a Scrabble word?: WRITING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does WRITING mean?: WRITING is a verb form of write. WRITE means "mark paper etc with symbols or words".
How do you use WRITING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They writing."
How many points is WRITING worth in Scrabble?: WRITING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WRITING?: WRITING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WRITING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WRITINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.