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Is LOYAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LOYAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LOYAL mean?

  1. adjective

    steadfast in allegiance or duty

    “loyal subjects”

  2. adjective

    inspired by love for your country

  3. adjective

    unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

    “a firm ally”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

L (1) + O (1) + Y (4) + A (1) + L (1) = 8 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 LOYAL

LOYAL 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.

Anagrams of LOYAL

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from LOYAL

The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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