Play DRINKING Strategically

48 valid words • Unscramble DRINKING for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DRINKING

Best Short Plays
DINK (9pt)DIRK (9pt)GINK (9pt)KIND (9pt)KING (9pt)KIRN (8pt)RINK (8pt)DING (6pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DRINKING (14pt)DINKING (13pt)DIRKING (13pt)KIRNING (12pt)DIKING (12pt)INKING (11pt)IRKING (11pt)DINING (8pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 14 pts
WWF: 17 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 48 Words

8-letter 1 words Best: DRINKING (14pt)

DRINKING14pt

7-letter 3 words Best: DINKING (13pt)

DINKING13ptDIRKING13ptKIRNING12pt

6-letter 7 words Best: DIKING (12pt)

DIKING12ptINKING11ptIRKING11ptDINING8ptINDIGN8ptNIDING8ptRIDING8pt

5-letter 6 words Best: DRINK (10pt)

DRINK10ptKININ9ptGRIND7ptRIGID7ptINDRI6ptIRING6pt

4-letter 16 words Best: DINK (9pt)

DINK9ptDIRK9ptGINK9ptKIND9ptKING9ptKIRN8ptRINK8ptDING6ptGIRD6ptGRID6ptGIRN5ptGRIN5ptIRID5ptNIDI5ptRIND5ptRING5pt

3-letter 13 words Best: KID (8pt)

KID8ptINK7ptIRK7ptKIN7ptKIR7ptDIG5ptGID5ptDIN4ptGIN4ptRID4ptRIG4ptINN3ptRIN3pt

2-letter 2 words Best: ID (3pt)

ID3ptIN2pt

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About the Word DRINKING

  • Letters: 8
  • Scrabble score: 14 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 17 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 48

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DRINKING in Scrabble?
Play DRINKING directly for 14 points, or use its letters to form 48 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DRINKING between Scrabble and WWF?
DRINKING scores 14 pts in Scrabble and 17 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DRINKING?
DINK (9 pts) is a strong short play from DRINKING.

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