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Is UNIQUE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does UNIQUE mean?

  1. adjective

    radically distinctive and without equal

    “he is alone in the field of microbiology”

  2. adjective

    (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality

    “a species unique to Australia”

  3. adjective

    the single one of its kind

    “a singular example”

  4. adjective

    highly unusual or rare but not the single instance

    “spoke with a unique accent”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

6

Letters

U (1) + N (1) + I (1) + Q (10) + U (1) + E (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 UNIQUE

Single letters that turn UNIQUE 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 UNIQUE

The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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