Is ARCADE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ARCADE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ARCADE mean?
- noun
a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
- noun
a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
A (1) + R (1) + C (3) + A (1) + D (2) + E (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 ARCADE
Single letters that turn ARCADE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from ARCADE
The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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