Is HUMOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HUMOR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HUMOR mean?
- noun
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
- noun
the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous
“she didn't appreciate my humor”
- noun
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
“whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time”
- verb
put into a good mood
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 10
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 5
H (4) + U (1) + M (3) + O (1) + R (1) = 10 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 HUMOR
Single letters that turn HUMOR 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 HUMOR
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from HUMOR
The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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