Is AROUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AROUSE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does AROUSE mean?
- verb
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
“arouse pity”
- verb
stop sleeping
“She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock”
- verb
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
“raise the specter of unemployment”
- verb
cause to be alert and energetic
“Coffee and tea stimulate me”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
6
Letters
A (1) + R (1) + O (1) + U (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 6 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 AROUSE
Single letters that turn AROUSE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from AROUSE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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