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Is NORTHEAST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, NORTHEAST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does NORTHEAST mean?

  1. noun

    the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

  2. noun

    the northeastern region of the United States

  3. adjective

    situated in or oriented toward the northeast

    “the northeasterly part of the island”

  4. noun

    the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

9

Letters

N (1) + O (1) + R (1) + T (1) + H (4) + E (1) + A (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 12 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 NORTHEAST

Single letters that turn NORTHEAST 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

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