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Is AMBUSCADER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, AMBUSCADER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AMBUSCADER mean?

Ambuscader is a form of AMBUSCADE.

  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

17

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

10

Letters

A (1) + M (3) + B (3) + U (1) + S (1) + C (3) + A (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (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 AMBUSCADER

Single letters that turn AMBUSCADER 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 AMBUSCADER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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