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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

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
17
Letters
7

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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