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Is PLAITING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PLAITING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PLAITING mean?

Plaiting is a form of PLAIT.

  1. noun

    a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

  2. noun

    any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape

  3. verb

    make by braiding or interlacing

    “lace a tablecloth”

  4. verb

    weave into plaits

    “plait hair”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

8

Letters

P (3) + L (1) + A (1) + I (1) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 11 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 PLAITING

Single letters that turn PLAITING 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 PLAITING

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