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Is ACQUAINTANCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ACQUAINTANCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 25 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ACQUAINTANCE mean?

  1. noun

    personal knowledge or information about someone or something

  2. noun

    a relationship less intimate than friendship

  3. noun

    a person with whom you are acquainted

    “I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
25
Words With Friends
30
Letters
12

A (1) + C (3) + Q (10) + U (1) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 25 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 ACQUAINTANCE

Single letters that turn ACQUAINTANCE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from ACQUAINTANCE

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