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Is AMBUSCADE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, AMBUSCADE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AMBUSCADE mean?

  1. noun

    the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

  2. verb

    wait in hiding to attack

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

9

Letters

A (1) + M (3) + B (3) + U (1) + S (1) + C (3) + A (1) + D (2) + E (1) = 16 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 AMBUSCADE

Single letters that turn AMBUSCADE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from AMBUSCADE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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