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Is CAVING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CAVING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CAVING mean?

Caving is a form of CAVE.

  1. noun

    a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

  2. verb

    hollow out as if making a cave or opening

    “The river was caving the banks”

  3. verb

    explore natural caves

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

6

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + V (4) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 12 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 CAVING

Single letters that turn CAVING 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 CAVING

The 29 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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