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Is HETEROSEXUAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HETEROSEXUAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HETEROSEXUAL mean?

  1. noun

    a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex

  2. adjective

    sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

12

Letters

H (4) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + O (1) + S (1) + E (1) + X (8) + U (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 22 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 HETEROSEXUAL

Single letters that turn HETEROSEXUAL 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 HETEROSEXUAL

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