Scrabble Dictionary
Check if a word is valid for Scrabble and see its point value. Our Scrabble Dictionary helps you verify official words before playing.
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About Scrabble Dictionary
Our Scrabble Dictionary is a comprehensive word verification tool designed to help Scrabble players quickly check whether a word is valid for gameplay. Whether you're in the middle of a heated game or preparing your strategy, this tool provides instant verification.
Simply enter any word to check its validity, see its Scrabble point value, and get additional information to help you make the best plays. Our dictionary is regularly updated to ensure accuracy and includes thousands of playable words.
Key Features:
- Instant Word Validation: Quickly verify if a word is acceptable in Scrabble
- Point Calculation: See the base point value for any valid word
- Word Details: Get letter-by-letter breakdown of point values
- Definition Lookup: Access word meanings for valid entries
- Game Strategy: Use verification to plan your best moves
How to Use:
- Enter the word you want to check in the search box above
- Click "Check Word" or press Enter
- See if the word is valid and its point value
- Use the information to make strategic game decisions
Combine this tool with our Scrabble Word Finder to find high-scoring words from your tiles, then verify any challenged words here!
Scrabble Letter Point Values
A E I O U L N S T R
D G
B C M P
F H V W Y
K
J X
Q Z
Frequently Asked Questions
The Scrabble Dictionary is a tool that lets you check whether a word is valid in Scrabble. Simply type in a word and instantly find out if it's an accepted Scrabble word, along with its point value and definition.
Yes! The Scrabble Dictionary is completely free. Look up as many words as you like without any cost, sign-up, or limitations.
Each letter in Scrabble has a fixed point value based on how common it is. Common letters like E, A, and T are worth 1 point, while rare letters like Q and Z are worth 10 points. The total score for a word is the sum of all its letter values, before any board multipliers are applied.
Our tool references commonly accepted Scrabble word lists used in competitive play. While tournament rules may vary by region (TWL for North America, SOWPODS internationally), our dictionary covers a broad range of valid words accepted across most Scrabble formats.
While Words With Friends uses a slightly different word list and scoring system, many words overlap with Scrabble. Our tool is primarily designed for Scrabble, but it can still be a helpful reference for Words With Friends players looking to verify words.
The highest-scoring letters are Q and Z, each worth 10 points. J and X are next at 8 points each. K is worth 5 points, and F, H, V, W, and Y are each worth 4 points. Strategically using these high-value letters on bonus squares can dramatically increase your score.
Yes! Two-letter words are not only valid but essential in competitive Scrabble. Words like QI, ZA, XI, and JO are high-scoring two-letter words that can help you play parallel to existing words and maximize your points on the board.