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Is LIBEL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LIBEL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LIBEL mean?

  1. noun

    a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

  2. noun

    the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

  3. verb

    print slanderous statements against

    “The newspaper was accused of libeling him”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

L (1) + I (1) + B (3) + E (1) + L (1) = 7 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 LIBEL

Single letters that turn LIBEL 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 LIBEL

The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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