Is ESTEEM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ESTEEM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ESTEEM mean?
- noun
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
“it is held in esteem”
- verb
regard highly; think much of
“I respect his judgement”
- noun
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
- noun
an attitude of admiration or esteem
“she lost all respect for him”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
6
Letters
E (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + E (1) + M (3) = 8 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 ESTEEM
Single letters that turn ESTEEM 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 ESTEEM
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ESTEEM
The 27 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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