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Is BOOTLEGGING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BOOTLEGGING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BOOTLEGGING mean?

  1. noun

    the act of making or transporting alcoholic liquor for sale illegally

    “the Prohibition amendment made bootlegging profitable”

  2. noun

    the act of selling illegally or without permission

    “the bootlegging of videotapes is common in Asia”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

11

Letters

B (3) + O (1) + O (1) + T (1) + L (1) + E (1) + G (2) + G (2) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 16 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 BOOTLEGGING

Single letters that turn BOOTLEGGING into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from BOOTLEGGING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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