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Is MACHINING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MACHINING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MACHINING mean?

Machining is a form of MACHINE.

  1. noun

    any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

  2. noun

    an efficient person

    “the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine”

  3. noun

    an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently

    “the war machine”

  4. noun

    a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

9

Letters

M (3) + A (1) + C (3) + H (4) + I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 17 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 MACHINING

Single letters that turn MACHINING 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 MACHINING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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