LEAVING
7-letter word
LEAVING is a valid Scrabble word
Is LEAVING Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — LEAVING has 7 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does LEAVING Mean?
the act of departing
LEAVING Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place V on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
LEAVING — Word Stats
Is LEAVING Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — LEAVING scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 15 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in LEAVING are V (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is LEAVING Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — LEAVING scores 15 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why LEAVING scores 15 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is LEAVING a Wordle Word?
❌ No — LEAVING cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. LEAVING has 7 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from LEAVING's letters: AGIEL · AGILE · AGNEL · ALGIN · ALIEN · ALIGN
Is LEAVING Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — LEAVING is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for LEAVING:
L____________GL_____G Is LEAVING Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — LEAVING is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within LEAVING's letters.
Words You Can Make From LEAVING
Shorter words hidden in LEAVING's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About LEAVING
Is LEAVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. LEAVING is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is LEAVING in Scrabble?
LEAVING scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 15 points.
Is LEAVING valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. LEAVING is a valid Words With Friends word worth 15 points.
What does LEAVING mean?
LEAVING: the act of departing
Can LEAVING be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. LEAVING has 7 letters.
What words can you make from LEAVING's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from LEAVING's letters. Short words like AE, AG, AI can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does LEAVING have any anagrams?
Yes — LEAVING's letters can also spell: VANGELI, VEALING.
Is LEAVING in the dictionary?
Yes. LEAVING appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.