Is AMAZON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AMAZON is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does AMAZON mean?
- noun
a large strong and aggressive woman
- noun
(Greek mythology) one of a nation of women warriors of Scythia (who burned off the right breast in order to use a bow and arrow more effectively)
- noun
a major South American river; arises in the Andes and flows eastward into the South Atlantic; the world's 2nd longest river (4000 miles)
- noun
mainly green tropical American parrots
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
17
Scrabble
19
Words With Friends
6
Letters
A (1) + M (3) + A (1) + Z (10) + O (1) + N (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 AMAZON
Single letters that turn AMAZON 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 AMAZON
The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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