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Is CERTIFICATING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CERTIFICATING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CERTIFICATING mean?

Certificating is a form of CERTIFICATE.

  1. noun

    a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

  2. noun

    a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends

    “he held several valuable securities”

  3. verb

    present someone with a certificate

  4. verb

    authorize by certificate

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
21
Words With Friends
25
Letters
13

C (3) + E (1) + R (1) + T (1) + I (1) + F (4) + I (1) + C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 21 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 CERTIFICATING

CERTIFICATING has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from CERTIFICATING

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