Is WRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WRING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WRING mean?
- verb
twist and press out of shape
- verb
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
“Wring one's hand”
- noun
a twisting squeeze
“gave the wet cloth a wring”
- verb
obtain by coercion or intimidation
“They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
5
Letters
W (4) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 9 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 WRING
Single letters that turn WRING 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 WRING
The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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