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Is ADULT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ADULT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ADULT mean?

  1. noun

    a fully developed person from maturity onward

  2. noun

    any mature animal

  3. adjective

    (of animals) fully developed

    “an adult animal”

  4. adjective

    designed to arouse lust

    “pornographic films and magazines”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

5

Letters

A (1) + D (2) + U (1) + L (1) + T (1) = 6 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 ADULT

Single letters that turn ADULT 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 ADULT

The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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