Is HOMELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOMELY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HOMELY mean?
- adjective
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
“a homely child”
- adjective
having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
“the homely everyday atmosphere”
- adjective
plain and unpretentious
“homely truths”
- adjective
without artificial refinement or elegance
“plain homely furniture”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 14
- Words With Friends
- 14
- Letters
- 6
H (4) + O (1) + M (3) + E (1) + L (1) + Y (4) = 14 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 HOMELY
HOMELY 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 HOMELY
The 49 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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