Is KEEP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KEEP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KEEP mean?
- verb
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
“hold in place”
- verb
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
“Keep on working!”
- verb
retain possession of
“Can I keep my old stuffed animals?”
- verb
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
“We must prevent the cancer from spreading”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
4
Letters
K (5) + E (1) + E (1) + P (3) = 10 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 KEEP
Single letters that turn KEEP 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 KEEP
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from KEEP
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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