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Is COUNTERVAIL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, COUNTERVAIL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does COUNTERVAIL mean?

  1. verb

    compensate for or counterbalance

    “offset deposits and withdrawals”

  2. verb

    oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

    “This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

11

Letters

C (3) + O (1) + U (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + V (4) + A (1) + I (1) + L (1) = 16 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 COUNTERVAIL

Single letters that turn COUNTERVAIL 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

Anagrams of COUNTERVAIL

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from COUNTERVAIL

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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