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Is PLUNGE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PLUNGE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PLUNGE mean?

  1. verb

    thrust or throw into

    “Immerse yourself in hot water”

  2. verb

    drop steeply

    “the stock market plunged”

  3. verb

    dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity

    “She plunged at it eagerly”

  4. verb

    begin with vigor

    “He launched into a long diatribe”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

6

Letters

P (3) + L (1) + U (1) + N (1) + G (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 PLUNGE

Single letters that turn PLUNGE 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 hooks3

Anagrams of PLUNGE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from PLUNGE

The 37 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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