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Is INAUGURAL a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INAUGURAL mean?

  1. noun

    an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president)

  2. adjective

    occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction

    “the President's inaugural address”

  3. adjective

    serving to set in motion

    “the magazine's inaugural issue”

  4. noun

    the ceremonial induction into a position

    “the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

9

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + A (1) + U (1) + G (2) + U (1) + R (1) + A (1) + L (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 INAUGURAL

Single letters that turn INAUGURAL 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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