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Is HAMPERING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HAMPERING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HAMPERING mean?

Hampering is a form of HAMPER.

  1. verb

    prevent the progress or free movement of

    “He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather”

  2. noun

    a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

  3. verb

    put at a disadvantage

    “The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements”

  4. noun

    a basket usually with a cover

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
20
Letters
9

H (4) + A (1) + M (3) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 17 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 HAMPERING

HAMPERING 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 HAMPERING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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