Is ACQUIRE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ACQUIRE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ACQUIRE mean?
- verb
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
“She got a lot of paintings from her uncle”
- verb
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
“His voice took on a sad tone”
- verb
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
“He grew a beard”
- verb
locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
18
Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
7
Letters
A (1) + C (3) + Q (10) + U (1) + I (1) + R (1) + E (1) = 18 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 ACQUIRE
Single letters that turn ACQUIRE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from ACQUIRE
The 53 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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