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Is SEARCHING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SEARCHING mean?

  1. adjective

    diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

    “a probing inquiry”

  2. adjective

    having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect

    “searching insights”

  3. adjective

    exploring thoroughly

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

9

Letters

S (1) + E (1) + A (1) + R (1) + C (3) + H (4) + 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 SEARCHING

Single letters that turn SEARCHING 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 SEARCHING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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