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Is WITHHOLDING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, WITHHOLDING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WITHHOLDING mean?

  1. noun

    the act of deducting from an employee's salary

  2. noun

    income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer

  3. noun

    the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control

    “I resented his withholding permission”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

11

Letters

W (4) + I (1) + T (1) + H (4) + H (4) + O (1) + L (1) + D (2) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 22 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 WITHHOLDING

Single letters that turn WITHHOLDING 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

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