Is ACQUIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ACQUIT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ACQUIT mean?
- verb
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
“The suspect was cleared of the murder charges”
- verb
behave in a certain manner
“She carried herself well”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
17
Scrabble
19
Words With Friends
6
Letters
A (1) + C (3) + Q (10) + U (1) + I (1) + T (1) = 17 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 ACQUIT
Single letters that turn ACQUIT 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 ACQUIT
The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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