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Is BENEVOLENCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BENEVOLENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BENEVOLENCE mean?

  1. noun

    disposition to do good

  2. noun

    an inclination to do kind or charitable acts

  3. noun

    an act intending or showing kindness and good will

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

11

Letters

B (3) + E (1) + N (1) + E (1) + V (4) + O (1) + L (1) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 18 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 BENEVOLENCE

Single letters that turn BENEVOLENCE 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 BENEVOLENCE

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