Is PARADE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PARADE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PARADE mean?
- noun
a ceremonial procession including people marching
- verb
walk ostentatiously
“She parades her new husband around town”
- noun
an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things
“a parade of strollers on the mall”
- verb
march in a procession
“the veterans paraded down the street”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
P (3) + A (1) + R (1) + A (1) + D (2) + E (1) = 9 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 PARADE
Single letters that turn PARADE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from PARADE
The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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