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Is ENGINE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ENGINE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ENGINE mean?

  1. noun

    motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

  2. noun

    something used to achieve a purpose

    “an engine of change”

  3. noun

    a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

  4. noun

    an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.

    “medieval engines of war”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

E (1) + N (1) + G (2) + I (1) + N (1) + E (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 ENGINE

Single letters that turn ENGINE 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 ENGINE

The 17 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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