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Is HIGHLY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HIGHLY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HIGHLY mean?

  1. adverb

    to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

    “highly successful”

  2. adverb

    at a high rate or wage

    “highly paid workers”

  3. adverb

    in a high position or level or rank

    “details known by only a few highly placed persons”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
15
Letters
6

H (4) + I (1) + G (2) + H (4) + L (1) + Y (4) = 16 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 HIGHLY

HIGHLY has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from HIGHLY

The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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