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Is LEEWARD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LEEWARD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LEEWARD mean?

  1. noun

    the direction in which the wind is blowing

  2. noun

    the side of something that is sheltered from the wind

  3. adjective

    on the side away from the wind

    “on the leeward side of the island”

  4. adverb

    away from the wind

    “they were sailing leeward”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

7

Letters

L (1) + E (1) + E (1) + W (4) + A (1) + R (1) + D (2) = 11 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 LEEWARD

Single letters that turn LEEWARD 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

Words you can make from LEEWARD

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