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Is FESTER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FESTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FESTER mean?

  1. noun

    a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus

  2. verb

    ripen and generate pus

    “her wounds are festering”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
9
Letters
6

F (4) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 9 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 FESTER

Single letters that turn FESTER 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

Anagrams of FESTER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from FESTER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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