Is BRIBE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BRIBE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BRIBE mean?
- noun
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
- verb
make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
“This judge can be bought”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
5
Letters
B (3) + R (1) + I (1) + B (3) + 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 BRIBE
Single letters that turn BRIBE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from BRIBE
The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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