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Is ADMINISTER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ADMINISTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ADMINISTER mean?

  1. verb

    work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

    “administer a program”

  2. verb

    perform (a church sacrament) ritually

    “administer the last unction”

  3. verb

    administer or bestow, as in small portions

    “administer critical remarks to everyone present”

  4. verb

    give or apply (medications)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

10

Letters

A (1) + D (2) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 13 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 ADMINISTER

Single letters that turn ADMINISTER 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

Anagrams of ADMINISTER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ADMINISTER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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