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Is BARRIER a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BARRIER mean?

  1. noun

    a structure or object that impedes free movement

  2. noun

    any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

    “intolerance is a barrier to understanding”

  3. noun

    anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

7

Letters

B (3) + A (1) + R (1) + R (1) + I (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 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 BARRIER

Single letters that turn BARRIER 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 BARRIER

The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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