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Is URGING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does URGING mean?

  1. noun

    a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

    “the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves”

  2. noun

    the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging

  3. noun

    insistent solicitation and entreaty

    “his importunity left me no alternative but to agree”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

U (1) + R (1) + G (2) + 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 URGING

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

Front hooks3

Back hooks1

Words you can make from URGING

The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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