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Is EXAMINING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXAMINING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXAMINING mean?

Examining is a form of EXAMINE.

  1. verb

    consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

    “analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare”

  2. verb

    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

    “The customs agent examined the baggage”

  3. verb

    question or examine thoroughly and closely

  4. verb

    question closely

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

9

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + A (1) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 19 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 EXAMINING

EXAMINING 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.

Words you can make from EXAMINING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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