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Is PIVOT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PIVOT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PIVOT mean?

  1. verb

    turn on a pivot

  2. noun

    the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver

  3. noun

    axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

  4. noun

    the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot

    “the golfer went to the driving range to practice his pivot”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

5

Letters

P (3) + I (1) + V (4) + O (1) + T (1) = 10 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 PIVOT

Single letters that turn PIVOT 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 PIVOT

The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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