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Is FOLDING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FOLDING mean?

  1. noun

    the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

    “understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code”

  2. noun

    a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock

  3. noun

    the act of folding

    “he gave the napkins a double fold”

  4. adjective

    capable of being folded up and stored

    “a foldaway bed”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
15
Letters
7

F (4) + O (1) + L (1) + D (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 FOLDING

FOLDING 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 FOLDING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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