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Is HUNGER a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HUNGER mean?

  1. noun

    a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

  2. noun

    strong desire for something (not food or drink)

    “a thirst for knowledge”

  3. verb

    feel the need to eat

  4. verb

    have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

H (4) + U (1) + N (1) + G (2) + E (1) + R (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 HUNGER

Single letters that turn HUNGER 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

Anagrams of HUNGER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from HUNGER

The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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