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Is ABSTRACTING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ABSTRACTING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ABSTRACTING mean?

Abstracting is a form of ABSTRACT.

  1. verb

    consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

  2. adjective

    existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

    “abstract words like `truth' and `justice'”

  3. noun

    a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

    “he loved her only in the abstract--not in person”

  4. verb

    make off with belongings of others

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

11

Letters

A (1) + B (3) + S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 16 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for ABSTRACTING

ABSTRACTING has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from ABSTRACTING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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