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Is MISGIVING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MISGIVING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MISGIVING mean?

  1. noun

    uneasiness about the fitness of an action

  2. noun

    painful expectation

  3. noun

    doubt about someone's honesty

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

9

Letters

M (3) + I (1) + S (1) + G (2) + I (1) + V (4) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 16 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 MISGIVING

Single letters that turn MISGIVING 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 MISGIVING

The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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