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Is GUILE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GUILE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GUILE mean?

  1. noun

    shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

  2. noun

    the quality of being crafty

  3. noun

    the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

G (2) + U (1) + I (1) + L (1) + E (1) = 6 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 GUILE

Single letters that turn GUILE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from GUILE

The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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