HOLLOWING
9-letter word
HOLLOWING is a valid Scrabble word
Is HOLLOWING Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 19 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — HOLLOWING has 9 |
| 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 HOLLOWING Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
HOLLOWING Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place H or W on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
HOLLOWING — Word Stats
Is HOLLOWING Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — HOLLOWING scores 16 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 16 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 16 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 19 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 16 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in HOLLOWING are H (4 pts), W (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is HOLLOWING Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — HOLLOWING scores 19 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why HOLLOWING scores 19 pts in WWF vs 16 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is HOLLOWING a Wordle Word?
❌ No — HOLLOWING cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. HOLLOWING has 9 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 HOLLOWING's letters: HILLO · HOGNI · HOLLO · IGLOO · LINGO · LOGIN
Is HOLLOWING Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — HOLLOWING 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 HOLLOWING:
H________________GH_______G Is HOLLOWING Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — HOLLOWING 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 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within HOLLOWING's letters.
Words You Can Make From HOLLOWING
Shorter words hidden in HOLLOWING's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within HOLLOWING →Anagrams of HOLLOWING
No perfect anagrams exist for HOLLOWING — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About HOLLOWING
Is HOLLOWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HOLLOWING is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is HOLLOWING in Scrabble?
HOLLOWING scores 16 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 19 points.
Is HOLLOWING valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. HOLLOWING is a valid Words With Friends word worth 19 points.
What does HOLLOWING mean?
HOLLOWING: A valid English word in the word list.
Can HOLLOWING be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. HOLLOWING has 9 letters.
What words can you make from HOLLOWING's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from HOLLOWING's letters. Short words like GI, GL, GN can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does HOLLOWING have any anagrams?
No. HOLLOWING has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is HOLLOWING in the dictionary?
Yes. HOLLOWING appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.