Is GIRL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GIRL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GIRL mean?
- noun
a young female
“a young lady of 18”
- noun
a youthful female person
“the baby was a girl”
- noun
a female human offspring
“her daughter cared for her in her old age”
- noun
a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved
“his girlfriend kicked him out”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
4
Letters
G (2) + I (1) + R (1) + L (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 GIRL
Single letters that turn GIRL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from GIRL
The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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