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Is DEVICE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEVICE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEVICE mean?

  1. noun

    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

    “the device is small enough to wear on your wrist”

  2. noun

    something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect

  3. noun

    any clever maneuver

    “he would stoop to any device to win a point”

  4. noun

    any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

6

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + V (4) + I (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 12 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 DEVICE

Single letters that turn DEVICE 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 DEVICE

The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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