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Is LATHERING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LATHERING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LATHERING mean?

Lathering is a form of LATHER.

  1. noun

    the froth produced by soaps or detergents

  2. noun

    agitation resulting from active worry

    “don't get in a stew”

  3. noun

    a workman who puts up laths

  4. noun

    the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
15
Letters
9

L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + H (4) + E (1) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 13 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 LATHERING

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

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of LATHERING

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from LATHERING

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