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Is GIVEN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GIVEN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GIVEN mean?

  1. adjective

    acknowledged as a supposition

    “given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started”

  2. adjective

    (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward

    “he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant”

  3. noun

    an assumption that is taken for granted

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

5

Letters

G (2) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) + N (1) = 9 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 GIVEN

Single letters that turn GIVEN 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

Words you can make from GIVEN

The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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