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Is NOMINATING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does NOMINATING mean?

Nominating is a form of NOMINATE.

  1. verb

    propose as a candidate for some honor

  2. verb

    put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position

    “The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission”

  3. verb

    charge with a function; charge to be

    “She was named Head of the Committee”

  4. verb

    create and charge with a task or function

    “nominate a committee”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
18
Letters
10

N (1) + O (1) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + 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 NOMINATING

NOMINATING has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from NOMINATING

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