Is WITHDRAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WITHDRAW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WITHDRAW mean?
- verb
pull back or move away or backward
“The enemy withdrew”
- verb
withdraw from active participation
“He retired from chess”
- verb
release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
“I want to disengage myself from his influence”
- verb
cause to be returned
“recall the defective auto tires”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
18
Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
8
Letters
W (4) + I (1) + T (1) + H (4) + D (2) + R (1) + A (1) + W (4) = 18 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 WITHDRAW
Single letters that turn WITHDRAW into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from WITHDRAW
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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