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Is KEYING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KEYING mean?

Keying is a form of KEY.

  1. noun

    metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

  2. adjective

    serving as an essential component

    “a cardinal rule”

  3. noun

    something crucial for explaining

    “the key to development is economic integration”

  4. noun

    pitch of the voice

    “he spoke in a low key”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
15
Letters
6

K (5) + E (1) + Y (4) + 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 KEYING

KEYING 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 KEYING

The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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