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Is POWDER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, POWDER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does POWDER mean?

  1. noun

    a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

  2. noun

    a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

  3. noun

    any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

  4. verb

    make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust

    “pulverize the grains”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

6

Letters

P (3) + O (1) + W (4) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 12 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 POWDER

Single letters that turn POWDER 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 hooks2

Words you can make from POWDER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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