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Is TURNING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TURNING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TURNING mean?

  1. noun

    the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

    “he took a turn to the right”

  2. noun

    act of changing in practice or custom

    “the law took many turnings over the years”

  3. noun

    a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe

  4. noun

    a movement in a new direction

    “the turning of the wind”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

7

Letters

T (1) + U (1) + R (1) + N (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 8 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 TURNING

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

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from TURNING

The 52 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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