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Is CARBOHYDRATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CARBOHYDRATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 23 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CARBOHYDRATE mean?

  1. noun

    an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

23

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

12

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + R (1) + B (3) + O (1) + H (4) + Y (4) + D (2) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 23 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 CARBOHYDRATE

Single letters that turn CARBOHYDRATE 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 CARBOHYDRATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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