Is HOUSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOUSING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HOUSING mean?
- noun
structures collectively in which people are housed
- noun
a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component
- noun
stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
7
Letters
H (4) + O (1) + U (1) + S (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 11 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 HOUSING
Single letters that turn HOUSING into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from HOUSING
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