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Is ANCHORAGE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ANCHORAGE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ANCHORAGE mean?

  1. noun

    the condition of being secured to a base

    “the plant needs a firm anchorage”

  2. noun

    a fee for anchoring

  3. noun

    a city in south central Alaska

    “Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska”

  4. noun

    place for vessels to anchor

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

9

Letters

A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + H (4) + O (1) + R (1) + A (1) + G (2) + E (1) = 15 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 ANCHORAGE

Single letters that turn ANCHORAGE 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 ANCHORAGE

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