Is AVERAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AVERAGE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does AVERAGE mean?
- adjective
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
“the average income in New England is below that of the nation”
- verb
amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain
“The number of hours I work per work averages out to 40”
- noun
a statistic describing the location of a distribution
“it set the norm for American homes”
- adjective
lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered
“average people”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
7
Letters
A (1) + V (4) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + G (2) + E (1) = 11 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 AVERAGE
Single letters that turn AVERAGE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from AVERAGE
The 57 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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