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Is WORKING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WORKING mean?

  1. adjective

    actively engaged in paid work

    “the working population”

  2. adjective

    adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something

    “the party has a working majority in the House”

  3. adjective

    adopted as a temporary basis for further work

    “a working draft”

  4. adjective

    (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing

    “in running (or working) order”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

7

Letters

W (4) + O (1) + R (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 WORKING

Single letters that turn WORKING 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 WORKING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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