Is “Respect” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
RESPECT
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
Valid

Meaning of Respect

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

noun
  1. 1.An attitude of consideration or high regard

    He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.

  2. 2.Good opinion, honor, or admiration

  3. 3.(always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

    The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.

Synonyms: admiration, esteem, honor, recognition, regard, reverence

verb
  1. 1.To have respect for.

    She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.

  2. 2.To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

    I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.

  3. 3.To abide by an agreement.

    They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.

Synonyms: honor, esteem, honor, revere, venerate, esteem

interjection
  1. 1.Hello, hi