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Is DESIGNING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DESIGNING mean?

  1. noun

    the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

    “he contributed to the design of a new instrument”

  2. adjective

    concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest

    “a selfish and designing nation obsessed with the dark schemes of European intrigue”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
16
Letters
9

D (2) + E (1) + S (1) + I (1) + G (2) + N (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 DESIGNING

Single letters that turn DESIGNING 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 DESIGNING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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