Is RESERVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RESERVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RESERVE mean?
- verb
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
“they held back their applause in anticipation”
- verb
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
“I will earmark this money for your research”
- noun
formality and propriety of manner
- noun
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
7
Letters
R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + E (1) + R (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 10 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 RESERVE
Single letters that turn RESERVE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of RESERVE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from RESERVE
The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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