Is WASTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WASTE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WASTE mean?
- verb
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
“He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends”
- verb
use inefficiently or inappropriately
“waste heat”
- noun
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
“they collect the waste once a week”
- noun
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
“if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
W (4) + A (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 8 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 WASTE
Single letters that turn WASTE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of WASTE
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Words you can make from WASTE
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