Is LAVA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAVA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LAVA mean?
- noun
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
L (1) + A (1) + V (4) + A (1) = 7 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 LAVA
Single letters that turn LAVA into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from LAVA
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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