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Is COUNTERACT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, COUNTERACT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does COUNTERACT mean?

  1. verb

    act in opposition to

  2. verb

    oppose or check by a counteraction

  3. verb

    oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

    “This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues”

  4. verb

    destroy property or hinder normal operations

    “The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

10

Letters

C (3) + O (1) + U (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 14 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 COUNTERACT

Single letters that turn COUNTERACT 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 COUNTERACT

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