Is ADAPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ADAPT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ADAPT mean?
- verb
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
“Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country”
- verb
adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
“We must adjust to the bad economic situation”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
A (1) + D (2) + A (1) + P (3) + T (1) = 8 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 ADAPT
Single letters that turn ADAPT 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 ADAPT
The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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