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Is FASTENING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FASTENING mean?

  1. noun

    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

  2. noun

    the act of fastening things together

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

9

Letters

F (4) + A (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + N (1) + 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 FASTENING

Single letters that turn FASTENING 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 FASTENING

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