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Is ISSUE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ISSUE mean?

  1. noun

    an important question that is in dispute and must be settled

    “the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone”

  2. verb

    prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

    “publish a magazine or newspaper”

  3. verb

    circulate or distribute or equip with

    “issue a new uniform to the children”

  4. verb

    bring out an official document (such as a warrant)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

5

Letters

I (1) + S (1) + S (1) + U (1) + E (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 ISSUE

Single letters that turn ISSUE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks3

Words you can make from ISSUE

The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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