Is KNOBBING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KNOBBING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KNOBBING mean?
Knobbing is a form of KNOB.
- noun
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
- noun
a round handle
- noun
any thickened enlargement
- noun
an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 17
- Words With Friends
- n/a
- Letters
- 8
K (5) + N (1) + O (1) + B (3) + B (3) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 17 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsNot listed
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 KNOBBING
KNOBBING 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 KNOBBING
The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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