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Is SCHEMING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SCHEMING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SCHEMING mean?

  1. adjective

    acting with a specific goal

    “the most calculating and selfish men in the community”

  2. adjective

    concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest

    “a selfish and designing nation obsessed with the dark schemes of European intrigue”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

8

Letters

S (1) + C (3) + H (4) + E (1) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 16 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 SCHEMING

Single letters that turn SCHEMING 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 SCHEMING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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