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Is ELIGIBLE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ELIGIBLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ELIGIBLE mean?

  1. adjective

    qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

    “eligible to run for office”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

8

Letters

E (1) + L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + I (1) + B (3) + L (1) + E (1) = 11 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 ELIGIBLE

Single letters that turn ELIGIBLE 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 ELIGIBLE

The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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