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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHACKING, 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 CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. HACKING is a verb form of hack. HACK means "cut or chop violently".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HACKING is a verb form of hack. HACK means "cut or chop violently".

In a sentence: "They hacking."

Share HACKING

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HACK13 pts

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 CSW24 (International).

HACKINGS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

HACKING Scrabble FAQ

Is HACKING a Scrabble word?: HACKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does HACKING mean?: HACKING is a verb form of hack. HACK means "cut or chop violently".
How do you use HACKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They hacking."
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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHACKING, SHACKING, THACKING, WHACKING, HACKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.