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Is SWERVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SWERVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SWERVE mean?

  1. verb

    turn sharply; change direction abruptly

    “The car cut to the left at the intersection”

  2. noun

    the act of turning aside suddenly

  3. noun

    an erratic deflection from an intended course

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

6

Letters

S (1) + W (4) + E (1) + R (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 12 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 SWERVE

Single letters that turn SWERVE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from SWERVE

The 40 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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