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Is DEVELOP a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEVELOP mean?

  1. verb

    make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

    “Her company developed a new kind of building material that withstands all kinds of weather”

  2. verb

    work out

    “We have developed a new theory of evolution”

  3. verb

    gain through experience

    “I acquired a strong aversion to television”

  4. verb

    come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)

    “He grew a beard”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

7

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + V (4) + E (1) + L (1) + O (1) + P (3) = 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 DEVELOP

Single letters that turn DEVELOP 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 hooks2

Words you can make from DEVELOP

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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