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Is BOX a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BOX is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BOX mean?

  1. noun

    a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

    “he rummaged through a box of spare parts”

  2. noun

    private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance

    “the royal box was empty”

  3. noun

    the quantity contained in a box

    “he gave her a box of chocolates”

  4. noun

    a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

    “his lying got him into a tight corner”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

3

Letters

B (3) + O (1) + X (8) = 12 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 BOX

Single letters that turn BOX 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 BOX

The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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