Is NAME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NAME is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NAME mean?
- noun
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
“his name really is George Washington”
- verb
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
“They named their son David”
- noun
a person's reputation
“he wanted to protect his good name”
- verb
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
“Many senators were named in connection with the scandal”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 4
N (1) + A (1) + M (3) + E (1) = 6 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 NAME
Single letters that turn NAME into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of NAME
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from NAME
The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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