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Is READY a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does READY mean?

  1. adjective

    completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

    “get ready”

  2. adjective

    (of especially money) immediately available

    “he seems to have ample ready money”

  3. noun

    poised for action

    “their guns were at the ready”

  4. adjective

    mentally disposed

    “he was ready to believe her”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

5

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + A (1) + D (2) + Y (4) = 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 READY

Single letters that turn READY into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of READY

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from READY

The 40 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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