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Is PATROLLING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PATROLLING mean?

Patrolling is a form of PATROL.

  1. noun

    a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

  2. verb

    maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

  3. noun

    the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes

  4. noun

    a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
18
Letters
10

P (3) + A (1) + T (1) + R (1) + O (1) + L (1) + L (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 PATROLLING

PATROLLING 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 PATROLLING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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