Is JOIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JOIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does JOIN mean?
- verb
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
“He joined the Communist Party as a young man”
- verb
cause to become joined or linked
“join these two parts so that they fit together”
- verb
come into the company of
“She joined him for a drink”
- verb
make contact or come together
“The two roads join here”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
4
Letters
J (8) + O (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 11 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 JOIN
Single letters that turn JOIN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from JOIN
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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