Is SHINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHINING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SHINING mean?
- adjective
marked by exceptional merit
“had shining virtues and few faults”
- noun
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
“the shining of shoes provided a meager living”
- adjective
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
“bright silver candlesticks”
- adjective
reflecting light
“glistening bodies of swimmers”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 7
S (1) + H (4) + I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 11 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 SHINING
SHINING 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.
Words you can make from SHINING
The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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