Is GO a Scrabble word?
Yes. GO is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 3 points in Scrabble and 4 in Words With Friends.
Meaning To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).
Verb 4 meanings
To move, either physically or in an abstract sense:
“Why don’t you go with us?”
To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).
“The engine just won't go anymore.”
To start; to begin (an action or process).
“You've got thirty seconds to solve the anagram, starting now. Go!”
To take a turn, especially in a game.
“It’s your turn; go.”
Noun 4 meanings
The act of going.
A turn at something, or in something (e.g. a game).
“You’ve been on that pinball machine long enough—now let your brother have a go.”
An attempt, a try.
“I’ll give it a go.”
A period of activity.
“ate it all in one go”
Adjective 1 meaning
Working correctly and ready to commence operation; approved and able to be put into action.
Etymology
From Middle English gon, goon, from Old English gān (“to go”), from Proto-West Germanic *gān, from Proto-Germanic *gāną (“to go”), from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰeh₁- (“to leave”).
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GO at a glance
GO has 2 letters and scores 3 points in Scrabble (G 2 + O 1) and 4 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #95 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).
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