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Is ONSET a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ONSET is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ONSET mean?

  1. noun

    the beginning or early stages

    “the onset of pneumonia”

  2. noun

    (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

    “the attack began at dawn”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

5

Letters

O (1) + N (1) + S (1) + E (1) + T (1) = 5 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 ONSET

Single letters that turn ONSET 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

Anagrams of ONSET

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ONSET

The 48 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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