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Is BOOTLEG a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BOOTLEG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BOOTLEG mean?

  1. noun

    whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash

  2. noun

    the part of a boot above the instep

  3. verb

    sell illicit products such as drugs or alcohol

    “They were bootlegging whiskey”

  4. verb

    produce or distribute illegally

    “bootleg tapes of the diva's singing”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

7

Letters

B (3) + O (1) + O (1) + T (1) + L (1) + E (1) + G (2) = 10 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 BOOTLEG

Single letters that turn BOOTLEG 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

Words you can make from BOOTLEG

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