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Is FOSTER a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FOSTER mean?

  1. verb

    promote the growth of

    “Foster our children's well-being and education”

  2. noun

    United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)

  3. verb

    bring up under fosterage; of children

  4. verb

    help develop, help grow

    “nurture his talents”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

6

Letters

F (4) + O (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 FOSTER

Single letters that turn FOSTER 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 FOSTER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from FOSTER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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