Is HOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
Points
9
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
3
Letters
H (4) + O (1) + W (4) = 9 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.
Definition
Looking for what How means? Read the full definition, part of speech and example sentences on Wiktionary.
See the definition of HowHooks for HOW
Single letters that turn HOW into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of HOW
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from HOW
The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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