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LEANING

8 pts

LEANING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. LEANING means "a tendency".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a tendency

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Front hooks

Add one letter before LEANING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

Letter Values

L1
E1
A1
N1
I1
N1
G2
= 8

LEANING Scrabble FAQ

Is LEANING a Scrabble word?
LEANING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
How many points is LEANING worth in Scrabble?
LEANING is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LEANING?
LEANING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LEANING?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLEANING, GLEANING, LEANINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.