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Is COMMENDING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, COMMENDING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does COMMENDING mean?

Commending is a form of COMMEND.

  1. verb

    express approval of

  2. verb

    present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence

    “His paintings commend him to the artistic world”

  3. verb

    give to in charge

    “I commend my children to you”

  4. verb

    express a good opinion of

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

10

Letters

C (3) + O (1) + M (3) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + D (2) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 18 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 COMMENDING

COMMENDING 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 COMMENDING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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