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Is FIREWALL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FIREWALL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FIREWALL mean?

  1. noun

    (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust

    “he moved the throttle to the firewall”

  2. noun

    (computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the internet

  3. noun

    a fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building or a vehicle

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

8

Letters

F (4) + I (1) + R (1) + E (1) + W (4) + A (1) + L (1) + L (1) = 14 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

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 FIREWALL

Single letters that turn FIREWALL 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

Words you can make from FIREWALL

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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