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Is DEGRADING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEGRADING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEGRADING mean?

  1. adjective

    harmful to the mind or morals

    “corrupt judges and their corrupting influence”

  2. adjective

    used of conduct; characterized by dishonor

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
16
Letters
9

D (2) + E (1) + G (2) + R (1) + A (1) + D (2) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 13 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 DEGRADING

DEGRADING 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.

Anagrams of DEGRADING

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DEGRADING

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