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Is DEBT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEBT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEBT mean?

  1. noun

    the state of owing something (especially money)

    “he is badly in debt”

  2. noun

    money or goods or services owed by one person to another

  3. noun

    an obligation to pay or do something

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

4

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + B (3) + T (1) = 7 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 DEBT

Single letters that turn DEBT 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 DEBT

The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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