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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

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
14
Letters
8

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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