Is DEATH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEATH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DEATH mean?
- noun
the event of dying or departure from life
“her death came as a terrible shock”
- noun
the permanent end of all life functions in an organism or part of an organism
“the animal died a painful death”
- noun
the absence of life or state of being dead
“he seemed more content in death than he had ever been in life”
- noun
the time when something ends
“it was the death of all his plans”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + A (1) + T (1) + H (4) = 9 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 DEATH
Single letters that turn DEATH into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of DEATH
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Words you can make from DEATH
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