Is DIVERGENCES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DIVERGENCES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DIVERGENCES mean?

Divergences is a form of DIVERGENCE.

noun
the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
“an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines”
noun
a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
“the deviation from the mean”
noun
an infinite series that has no limit
noun
a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
“a growing divergence of opinion”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 18
Words With Friends: 22
Letters: 11

D (2) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) + R (1) + G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) + S (1) = 18 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 DIVERGENCES

DIVERGENCES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

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