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Is HARDENING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HARDENING mean?

  1. noun

    abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue

  2. noun

    the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization

    “the hardening of concrete”

  3. noun

    the act of making something harder (firmer or tighter or more compact)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

9

Letters

H (4) + A (1) + R (1) + D (2) + E (1) + N (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 HARDENING

Single letters that turn HARDENING 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

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