Is IOS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, IOS is a valid word in UK Scrabble, worth 3 points.It is not valid in US Scrabble.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does IOS mean?
Ios is a form of IO.
- noun
(Greek mythology) a maiden seduced by Zeus; when Hera was about to discover them together Zeus turned her into a white heifer
- noun
the closest of Jupiter's moons; has active volcanoes
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
3
Scrabble
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Words With Friends
3
Letters
I (1) + O (1) + S (1) = 3 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Invalid
- 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 IOS
Single letters that turn IOS into another valid word in UK Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from IOS
The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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