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Is UPDATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, UPDATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does UPDATE mean?

  1. verb

    modernize or bring up to date

    “We updated the kitchen in the old house”

  2. verb

    bring up to date; supply with recent information

  3. noun

    information or data that updates

    “do you have the latest software update?”

  4. noun

    the act of bringing someone or something up to date

    “the server update ran overnight”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

6

Letters

U (1) + P (3) + D (2) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 9 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 UPDATE

Single letters that turn UPDATE 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 UPDATE

The 52 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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