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Is AWAKE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, AWAKE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AWAKE mean?

  1. adjective

    not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

    “lay awake thinking about his new job”

  2. verb

    stop sleeping

    “She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock”

  3. adjective

    mentally perceptive and responsive

    “an alert mind”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

5

Letters

A (1) + W (4) + A (1) + K (5) + E (1) = 12 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 AWAKE

Single letters that turn AWAKE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from AWAKE

The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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