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Is SCOUT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SCOUT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SCOUT mean?

  1. verb

    explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

  2. noun

    a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

  3. noun

    a Boy Scout or Girl Scout

  4. noun

    someone employed to discover and recruit talented persons (especially in the worlds of entertainment or sports)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + C (3) + O (1) + U (1) + T (1) = 7 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 SCOUT

Single letters that turn SCOUT 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 hooks2

Words you can make from SCOUT

The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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