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Is DEBUT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEBUT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEBUT mean?

  1. noun

    the act of beginning something new

    “they looked forward to the debut of their new product line”

  2. verb

    present for the first time to the public

    “The band debuts a new song or two each month”

  3. verb

    appear for the first time in public

    “The new ballet that debuts next months at Covent Garden, is already sold out”

  4. noun

    the presentation of a debutante in society

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + B (3) + U (1) + T (1) = 8 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 DEBUT

Single letters that turn DEBUT 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 DEBUT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DEBUT

The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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