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Is MINING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MINING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MINING mean?

  1. noun

    the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

  2. noun

    laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

6

Letters

M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 9 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 MINING

Single letters that turn MINING 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 MINING

The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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