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Is JOSEPH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, JOSEPH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does JOSEPH mean?

  1. noun

    leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

  2. noun

    (Old Testament) the 11th son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel; Jacob gave Joseph a coat of many colors, which made his brothers jealous and they sold him into slavery in Egypt

  3. noun

    (New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

6

Letters

J (8) + O (1) + S (1) + E (1) + P (3) + H (4) = 18 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 JOSEPH

Single letters that turn JOSEPH 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

Words you can make from JOSEPH

The 53 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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