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Is AVOID a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AVOID mean?

  1. verb

    stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

    “Her former friends now avoid her”

  2. verb

    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

    “Let's avoid a confrontation”

  3. verb

    refrain from doing something

    “She refrains from calling her therapist too often”

  4. verb

    refrain from certain foods or beverages

    “I keep off drugs”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

A (1) + V (4) + O (1) + I (1) + D (2) = 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 AVOID

Single letters that turn AVOID 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 AVOID

The 17 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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