Is EQUAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EQUAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EQUAL mean?
- adjective
having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
“on equal terms”
- verb
be identical or equivalent to
“One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!”
- noun
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
- verb
be equal to in quality or ability
“Nothing can rival cotton for durability”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 14
- Words With Friends
- 16
- Letters
- 5
E (1) + Q (10) + U (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 14 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 EQUAL
Single letters that turn EQUAL 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
Anagrams of EQUAL
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from EQUAL
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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