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Is INTERRUPTING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INTERRUPTING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INTERRUPTING mean?

Interrupting is a form of INTERRUPT.

  1. verb

    make a break in

    “We interrupt the program for the following messages”

  2. verb

    destroy the peace or tranquility of

    “Don't interrupt me when I'm reading”

  3. verb

    interfere in someone else's activity

    “Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone”

  4. noun

    a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

12

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + R (1) + U (1) + P (3) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 15 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 INTERRUPTING

INTERRUPTING 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 INTERRUPTING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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