How many points is PROGRAMMING worth in Scrabble?

PROGRAMMING is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PROGRAMMING?

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

Can you add a letter to PROGRAMMING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PROGRAMMING

19 pts

PROGRAMMING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points. PROGRAMMING is a verb form of program. PROGRAM means "to arrange in a plan of proceedings".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/

verb

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.
Example: He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show.
To develop (software) by writing program code.
Example: I programmed a small game as a demonstration.
To put together the schedule of an event.
Example: Mary will program Tuesday’s festivities.

noun

The designing, scheduling or planning of a radio or television program/programme.
Example: The network changed its programming to mess with DVRs again.
Brain-washing
The act of writing a computer program.
Example: Management wanted to know how much programming the project would need.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PROGRAMMING is a verb form of program. PROGRAM means "to arrange in a plan of proceedings".

In a sentence: "They programming."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PROGRAMMING. It scores 19 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PROGRAM12 pts

Back hooks

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

PROGRAMMINGS20 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 19

PROGRAMMING Scrabble FAQ

Is PROGRAMMING a Scrabble word?: PROGRAMMING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points.
What does PROGRAMMING mean?: PROGRAMMING is a verb form of program. PROGRAM means "to arrange in a plan of proceedings".
How do you use PROGRAMMING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They programming."
How many points is PROGRAMMING worth in Scrabble?: PROGRAMMING is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PROGRAMMING?: PROGRAMMING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PROGRAMMING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PROGRAMMINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.