Is VAGUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VAGUE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does VAGUE mean?
- adjective
not clearly expressed or understood
“an obscure turn of phrase”
- adjective
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
“an undefined term”
- adjective
lacking clarity or distinctness
“a dim figure in the distance”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
5
Letters
V (4) + A (1) + G (2) + U (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 VAGUE
Single letters that turn VAGUE 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 VAGUE
The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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