Is GHOSTBUSTERS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GHOSTBUSTERS is a valid word in US Scrabble, worth 18 points.It is not valid in UK Scrabble.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

Points

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

Letters

G (2) + H (4) + O (1) + S (1) + T (1) + B (3) + U (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + S (1) = 18 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Invalid
Words With FriendsNot listed

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.

Definition

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Hooks for GHOSTBUSTERS

GHOSTBUSTERS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from GHOSTBUSTERS

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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