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Is PET a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PET mean?

  1. noun

    a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

  2. verb

    stroke or caress gently

    “pet the lamb”

  3. noun

    a special loved one

  4. noun

    a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

3

Letters

P (3) + 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 PET

Single letters that turn PET 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 PET

The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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