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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

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
12
Letters
6

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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