Is NUZZLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NUZZLING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 27 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NUZZLING mean?
Nuzzling is a form of NUZZLE.
- verb
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
“We cuddled against each other to keep warm”
- verb
rub noses
- verb
dig out with the snout
“the pig nuzzled the truffle”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
27
Scrabble
32
Words With Friends
8
Letters
N (1) + U (1) + Z (10) + Z (10) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 27 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 NUZZLING
NUZZLING 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 NUZZLING
The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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