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Is EMERGING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EMERGING mean?

  1. adjective

    coming to maturity

    “the rising generation”

  2. adjective

    coming into existence

    “an emergent republic”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

8

Letters

E (1) + M (3) + E (1) + R (1) + G (2) + 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 EMERGING

Single letters that turn EMERGING into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks2

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from EMERGING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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