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Is COMPETENCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, COMPETENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does COMPETENCE mean?

  1. noun

    the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

10

Letters

C (3) + O (1) + M (3) + P (3) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 18 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 COMPETENCE

Single letters that turn COMPETENCE 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 COMPETENCE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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