Is ITEM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ITEM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ITEM mean?
- noun
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
“he noticed an item in the New York Times”
- noun
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
“it was perfect in all details”
- noun
a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection
“they reduced the price on many items”
- noun
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
“several of the details are similar”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 7
- Letters
- 4
I (1) + T (1) + E (1) + M (3) = 6 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 ITEM
Single letters that turn ITEM 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 ITEM
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ITEM
The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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