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Is MAKING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MAKING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MAKING mean?

  1. noun

    the act that results in something coming to be

    “the devising of plans”

  2. noun

    an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

    “her qualifications for the job are excellent”

  3. noun

    (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something

    “the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

6

Letters

M (3) + A (1) + K (5) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 13 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 MAKING

Single letters that turn MAKING 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 MAKING

The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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