Is CONGENER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CONGENER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CONGENER mean?
- noun
a minor chemical constituent that gives a wine or liquor its distinctive character
- noun
an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)
- noun
a whole (a thing or person) of the same kind or category as another
“lard was also used, though its congener, butter, was more frequently employed”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
8
Letters
C (3) + O (1) + N (1) + G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 11 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 CONGENER
Single letters that turn CONGENER 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
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