Is QUOINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, QUOINING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does QUOINING mean?
Quoining is a form of QUOIN.
- noun
expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase
- noun
the keystone of an arch
- noun
(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
18
Scrabble
22
Words With Friends
8
Letters
Q (10) + U (1) + O (1) + I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 18 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 QUOINING
Single letters that turn QUOINING 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 QUOINING
The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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