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Is URGENCY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, URGENCY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does URGENCY mean?

  1. noun

    the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity

  2. noun

    pressing importance requiring speedy action

    “the urgency of his need”

  3. noun

    an urgent situation calling for prompt action

    “I'll be there, barring any urgencies”

  4. noun

    insistent solicitation and entreaty

    “his importunity left me no alternative but to agree”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

7

Letters

U (1) + R (1) + G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + Y (4) = 13 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 URGENCY

Single letters that turn URGENCY into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from URGENCY

The 43 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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