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Is HARDWARE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HARDWARE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HARDWARE mean?

  1. noun

    major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)

  2. noun

    instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal

  3. noun

    (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

8

Letters

H (4) + A (1) + R (1) + D (2) + W (4) + A (1) + R (1) + E (1) = 15 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 HARDWARE

Single letters that turn HARDWARE 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 HARDWARE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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