Is DEGENERATING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEGENERATING mean?

Degenerating is a form of DEGENERATE.

noun
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
verb
grow worse
“Her condition deteriorated”
adjective
unrestrained by convention or morality
“Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 15
Words With Friends: 19
Letters: 12

D (2) + E (1) + G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (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 DEGENERATING

DEGENERATING 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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