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Is EXPANDING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXPANDING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXPANDING mean?

Expanding is a form of EXPAND.

  1. verb

    extend in one or more directions

    “The dough expands”

  2. verb

    become larger in size or volume or quantity

    “his business expanded rapidly”

  3. verb

    make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

    “expand the house by adding another wing”

  4. verb

    grow vigorously

    “The deer population in this town is thriving”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

9

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + A (1) + N (1) + D (2) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 20 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 EXPANDING

EXPANDING 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 EXPANDING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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