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Is LAVISH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LAVISH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LAVISH mean?

  1. verb

    expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

    “He was showered with praise”

  2. adjective

    very generous

    “distributed gifts with a lavish hand”

  3. adjective

    characterized by extravagance and profusion

    “a lavish buffet”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

6

Letters

L (1) + A (1) + V (4) + I (1) + S (1) + H (4) = 12 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 LAVISH

Single letters that turn LAVISH into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from LAVISH

The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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