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Is IDOL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, IDOL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does IDOL mean?

  1. noun

    a material effigy that is worshipped

    “thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image”

  2. noun

    someone who is adored blindly and excessively

  3. noun

    an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
6
Letters
4

I (1) + D (2) + O (1) + L (1) = 5 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 IDOL

Single letters that turn IDOL 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 IDOL

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from IDOL

The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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