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Is DEXTROSE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEXTROSE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEXTROSE mean?

  1. noun

    an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

8

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + X (8) + T (1) + R (1) + O (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 16 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 DEXTROSE

Single letters that turn DEXTROSE 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 DEXTROSE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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