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Is CAPPING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CAPPING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CAPPING mean?

Capping is a form of CAP.

  1. noun

    a tight-fitting headdress

  2. verb

    lie at the top of

    “Snow capped the mountains”

  3. noun

    a top (as for a bottle)

  4. noun

    a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

7

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + P (3) + P (3) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 14 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 CAPPING

Single letters that turn CAPPING 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 CAPPING

The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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