Is “Move” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
MOVE
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Move

/muːv/

noun
  1. 1.The act of moving; a movement.

    “A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course.”

  2. 2.An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.

    “He made another move towards becoming a naturalized citizen.”

  3. 3.A formalized or practiced action used in athletics, dance, physical exercise, self-defense, hand-to-hand combat, etc.

    “She always gets spontaneous applause for that one move.”

Synonyms: relocation, removal, play

verb
  1. 1.To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

    “A ship moves rapidly.”

  2. 2.To act; to take action; to begin to act

    “Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!”

  3. 3.To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in.

    “I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life.”

Synonyms: actuate, affect, trouble, agitate, get moving, stir