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Is ADOLESCENT a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ADOLESCENT mean?

  1. noun

    a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity

  2. adjective

    relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent

    “adolescent problems”

  3. adjective

    being of the age 13 through 19

    “teenage mothers”

  4. adjective

    displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity

    “adolescent insecurity”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

10

Letters

A (1) + D (2) + O (1) + L (1) + E (1) + S (1) + C (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (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 ADOLESCENT

Single letters that turn ADOLESCENT 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 ADOLESCENT

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