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Is BETTERMENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BETTERMENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BETTERMENT mean?

  1. noun

    a change for the better; progress in development

  2. noun

    an improvement that adds to the value of a property or facility

  3. noun

    the act of relieving ills and changing for the better

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

10

Letters

B (3) + E (1) + T (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 14 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 BETTERMENT

Single letters that turn BETTERMENT 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 BETTERMENT

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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