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Is JUDGE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, JUDGE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does JUDGE mean?

  1. verb

    determine the result of (a competition)

  2. verb

    form a critical opinion of

    “I cannot judge some works of modern art”

  3. noun

    a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

  4. verb

    judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

    “I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

5

Letters

J (8) + U (1) + D (2) + G (2) + E (1) = 14 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 JUDGE

Single letters that turn JUDGE 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 hooks4

Words you can make from JUDGE

The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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