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Is GROUNDING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GROUNDING mean?

  1. noun

    education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge

    “he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study”

  2. noun

    fastening electrical equipment to earth

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

9

Letters

G (2) + R (1) + O (1) + U (1) + N (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 GROUNDING

Single letters that turn GROUNDING 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 GROUNDING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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