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Is GIVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GIVE mean?

  1. verb

    cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

    “She gave him a black eye”

  2. verb

    be the cause or source of

    “He gave me a lot of trouble”

  3. verb

    transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody

    “I gave her my money”

  4. verb

    convey or reveal information

    “Give one's name”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

4

Letters

G (2) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 8 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 GIVE

Single letters that turn GIVE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks3

Words you can make from GIVE

The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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