Is LEAST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEAST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LEAST mean?
- adverb
used to form the superlative
“The garter snake is the least dangerous snake”
- adjective
the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
“didn't care the least bit”
- noun
something that is of no importance
“it is the least I can do”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
5
Letters
L (1) + E (1) + A (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 5 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 LEAST
Single letters that turn LEAST 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 LEAST
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LEAST
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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