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Is UNSCREW a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does UNSCREW mean?

  1. verb

    loosen something by unscrewing it

    “unscrew the outlet plate”

  2. verb

    loosen by turning

    “unscrew the bottle cap”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

7

Letters

U (1) + N (1) + S (1) + C (3) + R (1) + E (1) + W (4) = 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 UNSCREW

Single letters that turn UNSCREW 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 UNSCREW

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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