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Is HEDGE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HEDGE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HEDGE mean?

  1. noun

    a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

  2. verb

    avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

    “He dodged the issue”

  3. noun

    any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

  4. noun

    an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

    “when you say `maybe' you are just hedging”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

H (4) + E (1) + D (2) + G (2) + E (1) = 10 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 HEDGE

Single letters that turn HEDGE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from HEDGE

The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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