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Is LANYARD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LANYARD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LANYARD mean?

  1. noun

    a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon

  2. noun

    a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle

  3. noun

    (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

7

Letters

L (1) + A (1) + N (1) + Y (4) + A (1) + R (1) + D (2) = 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 LANYARD

Single letters that turn LANYARD 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 LANYARD

The 54 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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