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Is TURTLING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TURTLING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TURTLING mean?

Turtling is a form of TURTLE.

  1. noun

    a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

  2. noun

    any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming

  3. verb

    overturn accidentally

    “Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!”

  4. verb

    hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

8

Letters

T (1) + U (1) + R (1) + T (1) + L (1) + 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 TURTLING

Single letters that turn TURTLING 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 TURTLING

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