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Is FLOATING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FLOATING mean?

  1. adjective

    borne up by or suspended in a liquid

    “the ship is still floating”

  2. noun

    the act of someone who floats on the water

  3. adjective

    continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

    “a drifting double-dealer”

  4. adjective

    inclined to move or be moved about

    “a floating crap game”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

8

Letters

F (4) + L (1) + O (1) + A (1) + T (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 FLOATING

FLOATING 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 FLOATING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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