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Is GANGRENE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GANGRENE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GANGRENE mean?

  1. noun

    necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

  2. noun

    the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

  3. verb

    undergo necrosis

    “the tissue around the wound necrosed”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

8

Letters

G (2) + A (1) + N (1) + G (2) + R (1) + E (1) + N (1) + E (1) = 10 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 GANGRENE

Single letters that turn GANGRENE 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

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