How many points is HACKING worth in Scrabble?

HACKING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HACKING?

HACKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to HACKING?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHACKING, THACKING, WHACKING, HACKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HACKING

17 pts

HACKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. HACKING means "the activity of riding a horse for pleasure".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

the activity of riding a horse for pleasure

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HACKING. It scores 17 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before HACKING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after HACKING. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

HACKINGS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HACKING, without blank tiles.

Word forms

HACKINGS18 pts

Letter Values

= 17

HACKING Scrabble FAQ

Is HACKING a Scrabble word?: HACKING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
How many points is HACKING worth in Scrabble?: HACKING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HACKING?: HACKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HACKING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHACKING, THACKING, WHACKING, HACKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.