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Is ACT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ACT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ACT mean?

  1. noun

    a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

  2. verb

    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

    “think before you act”

  3. noun

    something that people do or cause to happen

  4. verb

    behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

    “You should act like an adult”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

3

Letters

A (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 5 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 ACT

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

Front hooks3

Back hooks2

Anagrams of ACT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ACT

The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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