Is OFFICER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OFFICER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does OFFICER mean?
- noun
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
“an officer is responsible for the lives of his men”
- noun
someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust
“he is an officer of the court”
- noun
a member of a police force
“it was an accident, officer”
- noun
a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel
“he is the officer in charge of the ship's engines”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
15
Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
7
Letters
O (1) + F (4) + F (4) + I (1) + C (3) + E (1) + R (1) = 15 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 OFFICER
Single letters that turn OFFICER 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 hooks1
Words you can make from OFFICER
The 55 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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