How many points is UNLOCKING worth in Scrabble?

UNLOCKING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UNLOCKING?

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

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16 pts

UNLOCKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. UNLOCKING is a verb form of unlock. UNLOCK means "to unfasten the lock of".

To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
Example: I unlocked the door and walked in.
To obtain access to something.
Example: I unlocked the dictionary article so I could edit it.
To disclose or reveal previously unknown knowledge.
Example: The discovery of a clue unlocked the mystery.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

UNLOCKING is a verb form of unlock. UNLOCK means "to unfasten the lock of".

In a sentence: "They unlocking."

Check the Scrabble meaning of UNLOCKING. It scores 16 points.

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

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Is UNLOCKING a Scrabble word?: UNLOCKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does UNLOCKING mean?: UNLOCKING is a verb form of unlock. UNLOCK means "to unfasten the lock of".
How do you use UNLOCKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They unlocking."
How many points is UNLOCKING worth in Scrabble?: UNLOCKING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UNLOCKING?: UNLOCKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).