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Is SCAVENGER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SCAVENGER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SCAVENGER mean?

  1. noun

    a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities

  2. noun

    someone who collects things that have been discarded by others

  3. noun

    any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying organic matter

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

9

Letters

S (1) + C (3) + A (1) + V (4) + E (1) + N (1) + G (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 15 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 SCAVENGER

Single letters that turn SCAVENGER 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 SCAVENGER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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