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Is ATROPHYING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ATROPHYING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ATROPHYING mean?

Atrophying is a form of ATROPHY.

  1. noun

    a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse

  2. noun

    any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

  3. verb

    undergo atrophy

    “Muscles that are not used will atrophy”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

10

Letters

A (1) + T (1) + R (1) + O (1) + P (3) + H (4) + Y (4) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 19 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 ATROPHYING

ATROPHYING 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 ATROPHYING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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