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Is DESTROYER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DESTROYER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DESTROYER mean?

  1. noun

    a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

  2. noun

    a person who destroys or ruins or lays waste to

    “a destroyer of the environment”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
12
Letters
9

D (2) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + O (1) + Y (4) + E (1) + R (1) = 13 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 DESTROYER

Single letters that turn DESTROYER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

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Back hooks1

Anagrams of DESTROYER

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Words you can make from DESTROYER

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