Is INTONING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INTONING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does INTONING mean?
Intoning is a form of INTONE.
- verb
utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
“The students chanted the same slogan over and over again”
- verb
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
“The rabbi chanted a prayer”
- verb
speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone
“please intonate with sadness”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 8
I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + O (1) + N (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 9 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 INTONING
INTONING 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 INTONING
The 36 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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