Is LAUREL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAUREL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LAUREL mean?
- noun
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
- noun
United States slapstick comedian (born in England) who played the scatterbrained and often tearful member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1890-1965)
- noun
(antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
6
Letters
L (1) + A (1) + U (1) + R (1) + E (1) + L (1) = 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 LAUREL
Single letters that turn LAUREL 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 LAUREL
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LAUREL
The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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