Is ENACT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ENACT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ENACT mean?
- verb
order by virtue of superior authority; decree
“The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews”
- verb
act out; represent or perform as if in a play
“She reenacted what had happened earlier that day”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
E (1) + N (1) + A (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 7 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 ENACT
Single letters that turn ENACT 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 ENACT
The 34 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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