The suffix -ING is the most powerful pattern in Scrabble. It converts almost any verb into a valid word, and 7-letter -ING words frequently qualify for the 50-point bingo bonus. This page lists the most useful -ING words sorted by length and Scrabble score.
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Why -ING Words Win Games
The -ING suffix is a Scrabble superweapon for three reasons:
- Bingo bait: Keeping I, N, G on your rack means one more tile + a 4-letter word = a 7-tile bingo (50 bonus points)
- Hook plays: Many nouns and adjectives accept -ING as a suffix, doubling your extension options
- High consonant value: G scores 2 points, so an -ING ending adds 4 base points to any root word
- Board flexibility: -ING words can extend leftward from any existing word ending in a compatible letter
Bingo-Worthy -ING Combos to Practice
Keep ING + any 4 of: A E R S T on your rack. Words like STARING, STRANGE, SEATING, EARNING, RESTING are some of the most common 7-letter plays in tournament Scrabble.
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