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Is CAREER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CAREER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CAREER mean?

  1. noun

    the particular occupation for which you are trained

  2. noun

    the general progression of your working or professional life

    “the general had had a distinguished career”

  3. verb

    move headlong at high speed

    “The cars careered down the road”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

6

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + R (1) + E (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 8 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 CAREER

Single letters that turn CAREER 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 CAREER

The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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