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Is COUNTERACTING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does COUNTERACTING mean?

Counteracting is a form of COUNTERACT.

  1. verb

    act in opposition to

  2. verb

    oppose or check by a counteraction

  3. verb

    oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

    “This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues”

  4. verb

    destroy property or hinder normal operations

    “The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
24
Letters
13

C (3) + O (1) + U (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + C (3) + T (1) + 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 COUNTERACTING

COUNTERACTING 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 COUNTERACTING

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