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Is WAITING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WAITING mean?

  1. noun

    the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

    “the wait was an ordeal for him”

  2. adjective

    being and remaining ready and available for use

    “waiting cars and limousines lined the curb”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

7

Letters

W (4) + A (1) + I (1) + T (1) + 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 WAITING

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks1

Words you can make from WAITING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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