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Is HAIRSPLITTING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HAIRSPLITTING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HAIRSPLITTING mean?

  1. noun

    making too fine distinctions of little importance

    “they didn't take his hairsplitting seriously”

  2. adjective

    developed in excessively fine detail

    “finespun distinctions”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

13

Letters

H (4) + A (1) + I (1) + R (1) + S (1) + P (3) + L (1) + I (1) + T (1) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 19 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 HAIRSPLITTING

Single letters that turn HAIRSPLITTING 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 HAIRSPLITTING

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