Is ADJUNCT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ADJUNCT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ADJUNCT mean?
- noun
something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
- noun
a person who is an assistant or subordinate to another
- noun
a construction that can be used to extend the meaning of a word or phrase but is not one of the main constituents of a sentence
- adjective
furnishing added support
“an ancillary pump”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
17
Scrabble
22
Words With Friends
7
Letters
A (1) + D (2) + J (8) + U (1) + N (1) + C (3) + 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 ADJUNCT
Single letters that turn ADJUNCT 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 ADJUNCT
The 40 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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