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Is DECODER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DECODER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DECODER mean?

  1. noun

    the kind of intellectual who converts messages from a code to plain text

  2. noun

    a machine that converts a coded text into ordinary language

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
12
Letters
7

D (2) + E (1) + C (3) + O (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 11 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 DECODER

Single letters that turn DECODER 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 DECODER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DECODER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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