Is BEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BEST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BEST mean?
- adjective
(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
“the best film of the year”
- adverb
in a most excellent way or manner
“he played best after a couple of martinis”
- noun
the supreme effort one can make
“they did their best”
- adverb
it would be sensible
“you'd best stay at home”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
4
Letters
B (3) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 6 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 BEST
Single letters that turn BEST into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of BEST
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from BEST
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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