Is INVADE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INVADE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does INVADE mean?
- verb
march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
“Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939”
- verb
to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate
“This new colleague invades my territory”
- verb
occupy in large numbers or live on a host
“the Kudzu plant infests much of the South and is spreading to the North”
- verb
penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way
“The cancer had invaded her lungs”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
6
Letters
I (1) + N (1) + V (4) + A (1) + D (2) + E (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 INVADE
Single letters that turn INVADE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from INVADE
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