Is OSCAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OSCAR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does OSCAR mean?
- noun
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- n/a
- Letters
- 5
O (1) + S (1) + C (3) + A (1) + R (1) = 7 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsNot listed
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 OSCAR
Single letters that turn OSCAR 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 OSCAR
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from OSCAR
The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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