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Is GOVERNANCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GOVERNANCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GOVERNANCE mean?

  1. noun

    the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

    “he claims that the present administration is corrupt”

  2. noun

    the act of governing; exercising authority

    “regulations for the governing of state prisons”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

10

Letters

G (2) + O (1) + V (4) + E (1) + R (1) + N (1) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 16 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 GOVERNANCE

Single letters that turn GOVERNANCE 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

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