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Is FUNDAMENTAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FUNDAMENTAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FUNDAMENTAL mean?

  1. adjective

    serving as an essential component

    “a cardinal rule”

  2. adjective

    being or involving basic facts or principles

    “the fundamental laws of the universe”

  3. adjective

    far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something

    “the fundamental revolution in human values that has occurred”

  4. noun

    any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business

    “fundamentals include a company's growth, revenues, earnings, management, and capital structure”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

11

Letters

F (4) + U (1) + N (1) + D (2) + A (1) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 17 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 FUNDAMENTAL

Single letters that turn FUNDAMENTAL 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 FUNDAMENTAL

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