Is CONSIDERING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CONSIDERING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CONSIDERING mean?

Considering is a form of CONSIDER.

verb
deem to be
“She views this quite differently from me”
verb
give careful consideration to
“consider the possibility of moving”
verb
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
“Take the case of China”
verb
show consideration for; take into account
“You must consider her age”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 15
Words With Friends: 19
Letters: 11

C (3) + O (1) + N (1) + S (1) + I (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 15 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 CONSIDERING

CONSIDERING 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.

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