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
- Scrabble
- 10
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 6
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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