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
- Scrabble
- 5
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 5
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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