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Is WAXING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, WAXING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WAXING mean?

  1. noun

    the application of wax to a surface

  2. noun

    a gradual increase in magnitude or extent

    “the waxing of the moon”

  3. adjective

    (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases

    “the waxing moon passes from new to full”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

6

Letters

W (4) + A (1) + X (8) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 17 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 WAXING

Single letters that turn WAXING 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 WAXING

The 30 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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