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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?

  1. adjective

    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another

    “on equal terms”

  2. verb

    be identical or equivalent to

    “One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!”

  3. noun

    a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

  4. verb

    be equal to in quality or ability

    “Nothing can rival cotton for durability”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

5

Letters

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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