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Is ELITE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ELITE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ELITE mean?

  1. noun

    a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status

  2. adjective

    selected as the best

    “an elect circle of artists”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

5

Letters

E (1) + L (1) + I (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 5 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 ELITE

Single letters that turn ELITE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks1

Words you can make from ELITE

The 21 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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