Is LINKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LINKING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LINKING mean?
Linking is a form of LINK.
- verb
make a logical or causal connection
“I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind”
- noun
the means of connection between things linked in series
- noun
a fastener that serves to join or connect
“the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction”
- verb
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
“Can you connect the two loudspeakers?”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
7
Letters
L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + K (5) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 12 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 LINKING
Single letters that turn LINKING into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of LINKING
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LINKING
The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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