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Is GLOW a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GLOW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GLOW mean?

  1. verb

    emit a steady even light without flames

    “The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden”

  2. verb

    have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

    “Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna”

  3. noun

    an alert and refreshed state

  4. noun

    light from nonthermal sources

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

4

Letters

G (2) + L (1) + O (1) + W (4) = 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 GLOW

Single letters that turn GLOW into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks1

Words you can make from GLOW

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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