Is AIMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AIMING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does AIMING mean?
Aiming is a form of AIM.
- noun
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
“his intent was to provide a new translation”
- verb
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
“Please don't aim at your little brother!”
- verb
propose or intend
“I aim to arrive at noon”
- verb
move into a desired direction of discourse
“What are you driving at?”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
6
Letters
A (1) + I (1) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 9 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 AIMING
Single letters that turn AIMING into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from AIMING
The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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