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Is WINKING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, WINKING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WINKING mean?

  1. noun

    a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

  2. adjective

    closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly

    “he stood blinking in the bright sunlight”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

7

Letters

W (4) + I (1) + N (1) + K (5) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 15 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 WINKING

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from WINKING

The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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