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Is LIGNIN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LIGNIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LIGNIN mean?

  1. noun

    a complex polymer; the chief constituent of wood other than carbohydrates; binds to cellulose fibers to harden and strengthen cell walls of plants

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
11
Letters
6

L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + N (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 7 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 LIGNIN

Single letters that turn LIGNIN 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 LIGNIN

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from LIGNIN

The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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