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Is SPADEWORK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SPADEWORK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SPADEWORK mean?

  1. noun

    dull or routine preliminary work preparing for an undertaking

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

9

Letters

S (1) + P (3) + A (1) + D (2) + E (1) + W (4) + O (1) + R (1) + K (5) = 19 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 SPADEWORK

Single letters that turn SPADEWORK 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 SPADEWORK

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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