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Is GROUNDBREAKING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GROUNDBREAKING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 23 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GROUNDBREAKING mean?

  1. noun

    the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project

  2. adjective

    being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before

    “stylistically innovative works”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

23

Scrabble

29

Words With Friends

14

Letters

G (2) + R (1) + O (1) + U (1) + N (1) + D (2) + B (3) + R (1) + E (1) + A (1) + K (5) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 23 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 GROUNDBREAKING

Single letters that turn GROUNDBREAKING 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 GROUNDBREAKING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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