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Is AMATEUR a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, AMATEUR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AMATEUR mean?

  1. noun

    someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

  2. adjective

    engaged in as a pastime

    “an amateur painter”

  3. noun

    an athlete who does not play for pay

  4. adjective

    lacking professional skill or expertise

    “a very amateurish job”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

7

Letters

A (1) + M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + U (1) + R (1) = 9 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 AMATEUR

Single letters that turn AMATEUR 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 AMATEUR

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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