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Is PROGRAMMING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PROGRAMMING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PROGRAMMING mean?

  1. noun

    setting an order and time for planned events

  2. noun

    creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

25

Words With Friends

11

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + O (1) + G (2) + R (1) + A (1) + M (3) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 19 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 PROGRAMMING

Single letters that turn PROGRAMMING 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 PROGRAMMING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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