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Is ACTIVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ACTIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ACTIVE mean?

  1. noun

    chemical agent capable of activity

  2. adjective

    tending to become more severe or wider in scope

    “active tuberculosis”

  3. adjective

    engaged in or ready for military or naval operations

    “on active duty”

  4. adjective

    disposed to take action or effectuate change

    “a director who takes an active interest in corporate operations”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

6

Letters

A (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 11 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 ACTIVE

Single letters that turn ACTIVE 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 ACTIVE

The 40 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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