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Is GENRE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GENRE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GENRE mean?

  1. noun

    a kind of literary or artistic work

  2. noun

    a style of expressing yourself in writing

  3. noun

    an expressive style of music

  4. noun

    a class of art (or artistic endeavor) having a characteristic form or technique

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
8
Letters
5

G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + R (1) + E (1) = 6 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 GENRE

Single letters that turn GENRE 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 GENRE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GENRE

The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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