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Is SPARKLING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SPARKLING mean?

  1. adjective

    shining with brilliant points of light like stars

    “sparkling snow”

  2. noun

    a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

  3. adjective

    used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide

    “sparkling wines”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
20
Letters
9

S (1) + P (3) + A (1) + R (1) + K (5) + L (1) + 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 SPARKLING

SPARKLING 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 SPARKLING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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