Is RESPECTING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RESPECTING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RESPECTING mean?

Respecting is a form of RESPECT.

noun
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
“it differs in that respect”
verb
regard highly; think much of
“I respect his judgement”
noun
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
“it is held in esteem”
noun
an attitude of admiration or esteem
“she lost all respect for him”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 15
Words With Friends: 19
Letters: 10

R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + P (3) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 15 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 RESPECTING

RESPECTING 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 RESPECTING

Words that use exactly the same letters.

SCEPTERING

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