Is ABRUPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ABRUPT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ABRUPT mean?
- adjective
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
“abrupt prose”
- adjective
exceedingly sudden and unexpected
“came to an abrupt stop”
- adjective
extremely steep
“an abrupt canyon”
- adjective
surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner
“an abrupt reply”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 10
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 6
A (1) + B (3) + R (1) + U (1) + P (3) + T (1) = 10 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for ABRUPT
ABRUPT has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from ABRUPT
The 49 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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