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Is UPHOLDING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, UPHOLDING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does UPHOLDING mean?

Upholding is a form of UPHOLD.

  1. verb

    keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

    “preserve the peace in the family”

  2. verb

    stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

  3. verb

    support against an opponent

    “The appellate court upheld the verdict”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

9

Letters

U (1) + P (3) + H (4) + O (1) + L (1) + D (2) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 16 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 UPHOLDING

UPHOLDING 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 UPHOLDING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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