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Is CONGEST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CONGEST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CONGEST mean?

  1. verb

    become or cause to become obstructed

    “The leaves clog our drains in the Fall”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

7

Letters

C (3) + O (1) + N (1) + G (2) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 10 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 CONGEST

Single letters that turn CONGEST 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 CONGEST

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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