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Is CRADLING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CRADLING mean?

Cradling is a form of CRADLE.

  1. verb

    hold gently and carefully

    “He cradles the child in his arms”

  2. noun

    a baby bed with sides and rockers

  3. noun

    where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence

    “the birthplace of civilization”

  4. noun

    birth of a person

    “he was taught from the cradle never to cry”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

8

Letters

C (3) + R (1) + A (1) + D (2) + L (1) + 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 CRADLING

Single letters that turn CRADLING 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 CRADLING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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