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Is RESPECTABLE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RESPECTABLE mean?

  1. adjective

    characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

    “a respectable woman”

  2. adjective

    deserving of esteem and respect

    “all respectable companies give guarantees”

  3. adjective

    large in amount or extent or degree

    “it cost a considerable amount”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

11

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + P (3) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + A (1) + B (3) + L (1) + E (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 RESPECTABLE

Single letters that turn RESPECTABLE 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 RESPECTABLE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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