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Is GROUNDWORK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GROUNDWORK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GROUNDWORK mean?

  1. noun

    the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

    “the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture”

  2. noun

    lowest support of a structure

    “it was built on a base of solid rock”

  3. noun

    preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation

    “we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
19
Words With Friends
22
Letters
10

G (2) + R (1) + O (1) + U (1) + N (1) + D (2) + W (4) + O (1) + R (1) + K (5) = 19 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 GROUNDWORK

Single letters that turn GROUNDWORK 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 GROUNDWORK

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