Is BORAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BORAGE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BORAGE mean?
- noun
hairy blue-flowered European annual herb long used in herbal medicine and eaten raw as salad greens or cooked like spinach
- noun
an herb whose leaves are used to flavor sauces and punches; young leaves can be eaten in salads or cooked
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
B (3) + O (1) + R (1) + A (1) + G (2) + E (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 BORAGE
Single letters that turn BORAGE 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 BORAGE
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