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Is WAGER a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WAGER mean?

  1. noun

    the act of gambling

    “he did it on a bet”

  2. noun

    the money risked on a gamble

  3. verb

    stake on the outcome of an issue

    “I bet $100 on that new horse”

  4. verb

    maintain with or as if with a bet

    “I bet she will be there!”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

W (4) + A (1) + G (2) + E (1) + R (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 WAGER

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

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Words you can make from WAGER

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