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Is ADHERING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ADHERING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ADHERING mean?

Adhering is a form of ADHERE.

  1. verb

    be compatible or in accordance with

    “You must adhere to the rules”

  2. verb

    follow through or carry out a plan without deviation

    “They adhered to their plan”

  3. verb

    come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

    “The dress clings to her body”

  4. verb

    be a devoted follower or supporter

    “The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

8

Letters

A (1) + D (2) + H (4) + E (1) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 13 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 ADHERING

ADHERING 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 ADHERING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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