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Is BETTER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BETTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BETTER mean?

  1. adjective

    (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

    “You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din”

  2. adverb

    comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.

    “She had never sung better”

  3. adjective

    (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness

    “her health is better now”

  4. adjective

    (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

    “it would be better to speak to him”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

6

Letters

B (3) + E (1) + T (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 8 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 BETTER

Single letters that turn BETTER 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 BETTER

The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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