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Is LENGTHENING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LENGTHENING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LENGTHENING mean?

  1. noun

    the act of prolonging something

    “there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

11

Letters

L (1) + E (1) + N (1) + G (2) + T (1) + H (4) + E (1) + N (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 16 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 LENGTHENING

Single letters that turn LENGTHENING 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

Words you can make from LENGTHENING

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