Is SWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SWING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SWING mean?
- verb
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
“He swung his left fist”
- verb
move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
“He swung back”
- verb
change direction with a swinging motion; turn
“swing back”
- verb
influence decisively
“This action swung many votes over to his side”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
5
Letters
S (1) + W (4) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 9 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 SWING
Single letters that turn SWING into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of SWING
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SWING
The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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