Skip to content
WWordFinderPro

Is HIJAB a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HIJAB is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HIJAB mean?

  1. noun

    a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face

  2. noun

    the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home

    “she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

—

Words With Friends

5

Letters

H (4) + I (1) + J (8) + A (1) + B (3) = 17 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

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 HIJAB

Single letters that turn HIJAB 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

Anagrams of HIJAB

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from HIJAB

The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.

Study HIJAB and related words

Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.