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Is KNIFING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KNIFING mean?

Knifing is a form of KNIFE.

  1. noun

    edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

  2. noun

    a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point

  3. noun

    any long thin projection that is transient

    “tongues of flame licked at the walls”

  4. verb

    use a knife on

    “The victim was knifed to death”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
18
Letters
7

K (5) + N (1) + I (1) + F (4) + 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 KNIFING

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

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of KNIFING

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from KNIFING

The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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