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Is AVERT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, AVERT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AVERT mean?

  1. verb

    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

    “Let's avoid a confrontation”

  2. verb

    turn away or aside

    “They averted their eyes when the King entered”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
9
Letters
5

A (1) + V (4) + E (1) + R (1) + T (1) = 8 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 AVERT

Single letters that turn AVERT 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

Anagrams of AVERT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from AVERT

The 34 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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