Is ADMINISTERING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ADMINISTERING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ADMINISTERING mean?

Administering is a form of ADMINISTER.

verb
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
“administer a program”
verb
perform (a church sacrament) ritually
“administer the last unction”
verb
administer or bestow, as in small portions
“administer critical remarks to everyone present”
verb
give or apply (medications)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 17
Words With Friends: 21
Letters: 13

A (1) + D (2) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 17 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 ADMINISTERING

ADMINISTERING 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.

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