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Is CARVING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CARVING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CARVING mean?

  1. noun

    a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape

  2. noun

    removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape

  3. noun

    creating figures or designs in three dimensions

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

7

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + R (1) + V (4) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 13 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 CARVING

Single letters that turn CARVING 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

Anagrams of CARVING

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CARVING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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