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Is TAKING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TAKING mean?

  1. noun

    the act of someone who picks up or takes something

    “the pickings were easy”

  2. adjective

    very attractive; capturing interest

    “a fetching new hairstyle”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

6

Letters

T (1) + A (1) + K (5) + 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 TAKING

Single letters that turn TAKING into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

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Words you can make from TAKING

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