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Is RUNNER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RUNNER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RUNNER mean?

  1. noun

    someone who imports or exports without paying duties

  2. noun

    someone who travels on foot by running

  3. noun

    a person who is employed to deliver messages or documents

    “he sent a runner over with the contract”

  4. noun

    a baseball player on the team at bat who is on base (or attempting to reach a base)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

6

Letters

R (1) + U (1) + N (1) + N (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 6 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 RUNNER

Single letters that turn RUNNER 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 RUNNER

The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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