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Is HUMANITARIAN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HUMANITARIAN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HUMANITARIAN mean?

  1. adjective

    marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare

    “a humane physician”

  2. noun

    someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms

  3. noun

    an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans

  4. adjective

    of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism

    “humanitarian aid”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

12

Letters

H (4) + U (1) + M (3) + A (1) + N (1) + I (1) + T (1) + A (1) + R (1) + I (1) + A (1) + N (1) = 17 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 HUMANITARIAN

Single letters that turn HUMANITARIAN 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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