Is LIVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIVING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LIVING mean?
- noun
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
“he could no longer cope with the complexities of life”
- noun
people who are still living
“save your pity for the living”
- adjective
pertaining to living persons
“within living memory”
- adjective
true to life; lifelike
“the living image of her mother”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
6
Letters
L (1) + I (1) + V (4) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 10 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 LIVING
Single letters that turn LIVING 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 LIVING
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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