Is LAWFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAWFUL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LAWFUL mean?
- adjective
conformable to or allowed by law
“lawful methods of dissent”
- adjective
according to custom or rule or natural law
- adjective
having a legally established claim
“the legitimate heir”
- adjective
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
“a legitimate government”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 12
- Words With Friends
- 15
- Letters
- 6
L (1) + A (1) + W (4) + F (4) + U (1) + L (1) = 12 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 LAWFUL
LAWFUL has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from LAWFUL
The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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