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Is GATHERING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GATHERING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GATHERING mean?

  1. noun

    a group of persons together in one place

  2. noun

    the social act of assembling

    “they demanded the right of assembly”

  3. noun

    the act of gathering something

  4. noun

    sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

9

Letters

G (2) + A (1) + T (1) + H (4) + E (1) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 14 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 GATHERING

Single letters that turn GATHERING 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 GATHERING

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