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Is GOVERNMENT a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GOVERNMENT mean?

  1. noun

    the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

    “the government reduced taxes”

  2. noun

    the act of governing; exercising authority

    “regulations for the governing of state prisons”

  3. noun

    (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed

    “tyrannical government”

  4. noun

    the study of government of states and other political units

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) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (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 GOVERNMENT

Single letters that turn GOVERNMENT 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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