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Is NERVE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does NERVE mean?

  1. noun

    any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

  2. noun

    the courage to carry on

    “he kept fighting on pure spunk”

  3. noun

    impudent aggressiveness

    “I couldn't believe her boldness”

  4. verb

    get ready for something difficult or unpleasant

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

N (1) + E (1) + R (1) + V (4) + E (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 NERVE

Single letters that turn NERVE 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

Anagrams of NERVE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from NERVE

The 17 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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