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Is AVATAR a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, AVATAR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AVATAR mean?

  1. noun

    a new personification of a familiar idea

    “the embodiment of hope”

  2. noun

    the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form

    “some Hindus consider Krishna to be an avatar of the god Vishnu”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
10
Letters
6

A (1) + V (4) + A (1) + T (1) + A (1) + R (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 AVATAR

Single letters that turn AVATAR 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 AVATAR

The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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