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Is POSTDOCTORAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, POSTDOCTORAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does POSTDOCTORAL mean?

  1. noun

    a grant that funds postdoctoral study or research

  2. adjective

    of or relating to study or research that is done after work for the doctoral degree has been completed

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
20
Letters
12

P (3) + O (1) + S (1) + T (1) + D (2) + O (1) + C (3) + T (1) + O (1) + R (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 17 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 POSTDOCTORAL

Single letters that turn POSTDOCTORAL 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

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