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Is SUSTAINING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SUSTAINING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SUSTAINING mean?

Sustaining is a form of SUSTAIN.

  1. verb

    lengthen or extend in duration or space

    “We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible”

  2. verb

    undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)

    “She suffered a fracture in the accident”

  3. verb

    provide with nourishment

    “We sustained ourselves on bread and water”

  4. verb

    supply with necessities and support

    “She alone sustained her family”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

10

Letters

S (1) + U (1) + S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + 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 SUSTAINING

SUSTAINING 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 SUSTAINING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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