Is GENE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GENE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GENE mean?
- noun
(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
“genes were formerly called factors”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
4
Letters
G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + E (1) = 5 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 GENE
Single letters that turn GENE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from GENE
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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