Is SWINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SWINGS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SWINGS mean?
Swings is a form of SWING.
- 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
10
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
6
Letters
S (1) + W (4) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) + S (1) = 10 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 SWINGS
SWINGS 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 SWINGS
The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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