Is ENTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ENTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ENTER mean?
- verb
to come or go into
“the boat entered an area of shallow marshes”
- verb
become a participant; be involved in
“enter a race”
- verb
register formally as a participant or member
“The party recruited many new members”
- verb
be or play a part of or in
“Elections figure prominently in every government program”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
5
Letters
E (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (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 ENTER
Single letters that turn ENTER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of ENTER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ENTER
The 23 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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