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Is BREAKAWAY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BREAKAWAY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BREAKAWAY mean?

  1. noun

    the act of breaking away or withdrawing from

    “there was a breakaway by the discontented members”

  2. adjective

    having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude

    “a breakaway faction”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

21

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

9

Letters

B (3) + R (1) + E (1) + A (1) + K (5) + A (1) + W (4) + A (1) + Y (4) = 21 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 BREAKAWAY

Single letters that turn BREAKAWAY 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 BREAKAWAY

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