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Is AWARD a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AWARD mean?

  1. noun

    a grant made by a law court

    “he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court”

  2. noun

    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

    “an award for bravery”

  3. verb

    give, especially as an honor or reward

    “bestow honors and prizes at graduation”

  4. noun

    something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

    “the prize was a free trip to Europe”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

A (1) + W (4) + A (1) + R (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 AWARD

Single letters that turn AWARD into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks1

Words you can make from AWARD

The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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