Is COMPOUND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COMPOUND is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does COMPOUND mean?
- verb
make more intense, stronger, or more marked
“The efforts were intensified”
- noun
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
- verb
put or add together
“combine resources”
- noun
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
15
Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
8
Letters
C (3) + O (1) + M (3) + P (3) + O (1) + U (1) + N (1) + D (2) = 15 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 COMPOUND
Single letters that turn COMPOUND 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 COMPOUND
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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