Is ANKLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANKLING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ANKLING mean?
Ankling is a form of ANKLE.
- noun
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
7
Letters
A (1) + N (1) + K (5) + L (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 ANKLING
Single letters that turn ANKLING 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 ANKLING
The 54 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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