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FAILING

11 pts

FAILING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. FAILING means "a minor fault or weakness".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a minor fault or weakness

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Add one letter after FAILING. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

Letter Values

F4
A1
I1
L1
I1
N1
G2
= 11

FAILING Scrabble FAQ

Is FAILING a Scrabble word?
FAILING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
How many points is FAILING worth in Scrabble?
FAILING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FAILING?
FAILING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FAILING?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FAILINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.