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Is GETAWAY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GETAWAY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GETAWAY mean?

  1. noun

    the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration

    “his car has a lot of pickup”

  2. noun

    a rapid escape (as by criminals)

    “the thieves made a clean getaway”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
14
Letters
7

G (2) + E (1) + T (1) + A (1) + W (4) + A (1) + Y (4) = 14 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 GETAWAY

Single letters that turn GETAWAY 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 GETAWAY

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GETAWAY

The 55 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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