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Is ADOPTING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ADOPTING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ADOPTING mean?

Adopting is a form of ADOPT.

  1. verb

    choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

    “She followed the feminist movement”

  2. verb

    take up and practice as one's own

  3. verb

    take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

    “When will the new President assume office?”

  4. verb

    take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

    “His voice took on a sad tone”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
15
Letters
8

A (1) + D (2) + O (1) + P (3) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 12 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 ADOPTING

ADOPTING 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 ADOPTING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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