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Is HETEROTROPH a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HETEROTROPH mean?

  1. noun

    an organism that depends on complex organic substances for nutrition

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

11

Letters

H (4) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + O (1) + T (1) + R (1) + O (1) + P (3) + H (4) = 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 HETEROTROPH

Single letters that turn HETEROTROPH 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 hooks2

Words you can make from HETEROTROPH

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