Is GOALIE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GOALIE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GOALIE mean?
- noun
the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
- noun
the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
6
Letters
G (2) + O (1) + A (1) + L (1) + I (1) + E (1) = 7 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 GOALIE
Single letters that turn GOALIE 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 GOALIE
The 43 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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