GALING is a valid Scrabble word, but not in Words with Friends — 8 points
Yes for Scrabble. GALING is in Collins and in the North American lists, so it stands in any Scrabble game. Words with Friends keeps a separate list and does not accept it.
Which word lists accept GALING?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Not listed |
Word power: 26 / 100
Our own measure of how useful GALING is to know. It scores 8 from 6 tiles, takes 0 hooks, and its letters make up 5.7% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for GALING
No single letter turns GALING into another word.
How GALING scores
Face value of the 6 tiles in GALING, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| g | 2 | 3 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
| i | 1 | 9 |
| n | 1 | 6 |
Drawing exactly these 6 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 204,399.
What stands out about GALING
- GALING begins and ends with the same letter.
- The same 6 tiles also spell 2 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does GALING mean in Scrabble?
GALING is the -ing form (present participle) of GALE.
GALE(noun) — A very strong wind, especially one at sea that can damage ships or buildings.
Anagrams of GALING
The 6 tiles of GALING in a different order — 2 found.
Words starting with GALING
2 longer words begin with GALING.
Shorter words from the letters in GALING
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Common questions about GALING
- Is GALING valid in Words with Friends?
- No. Words with Friends keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries, and GALING is not in it.
- How many points is GALING worth?
- GALING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
- What letters can be added to GALING?
- No single letter can be added to GALING to make another word.
Every word you can build from the 6 letters of GALING:
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