Is LAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LAW mean?
- noun
the collection of rules imposed by authority
“civilization presupposes respect for the law”
- noun
legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity
“there is a law against kidnapping”
- noun
a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society
- noun
a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature
“the laws of thermodynamics”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
3
Letters
L (1) + A (1) + W (4) = 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 LAW
Single letters that turn LAW into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of LAW
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LAW
The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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