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Is INKING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INKING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INKING mean?

Inking is a form of INK.

  1. noun

    a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

  2. noun

    dark protective fluid ejected into the water by cuttlefish and other cephalopods

  3. verb

    append one's signature to

    “They inked the contract”

  4. verb

    mark, coat, cover, or stain with ink

    “he inked his finger”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

6

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + K (5) + 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 INKING

Single letters that turn INKING into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks9

Back hooks1

Words you can make from INKING

The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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