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Is KERN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, KERN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KERN mean?

  1. noun

    United States composer of musical comedies (1885-1945)

  2. noun

    the part of a metal type that projects beyond its body

  3. verb

    furnish with a kern

  4. verb

    remove a portion of space between (adjacent letters)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

K (5) + E (1) + R (1) + N (1) = 8 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 KERN

Single letters that turn KERN 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 hooks2

Words you can make from KERN

The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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