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Is PROVIDENCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PROVIDENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PROVIDENCE mean?

  1. noun

    the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University

  2. noun

    the guardianship and control exercised by a deity

    “divine providence”

  3. noun

    a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures

  4. noun

    the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

10

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + O (1) + V (4) + I (1) + D (2) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 18 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 PROVIDENCE

Single letters that turn PROVIDENCE 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 PROVIDENCE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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