Is BYLAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BYLAW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BYLAW mean?
- noun
a rule adopted by an organization in order to regulate its own affairs and the behavior of its members
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
5
Letters
B (3) + Y (4) + L (1) + A (1) + W (4) = 13 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 BYLAW
Single letters that turn BYLAW 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 BYLAW
The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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