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Is PROTESTING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PROTESTING mean?

Protesting is a form of PROTEST.

  1. verb

    utter words of protest

  2. noun

    a formal and solemn declaration of objection

    “they finished the game under protest to the league president”

  3. verb

    express opposition through action or words

    “dissent to the laws of the country”

  4. noun

    the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

10

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + O (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (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 PROTESTING

PROTESTING 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.

Anagrams of PROTESTING

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from PROTESTING

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