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Is NORTHWEST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, NORTHWEST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does NORTHWEST mean?

  1. noun

    the northwestern region of the United States

  2. adjective

    situated in or oriented toward the northwest

  3. adverb

    to, toward, or in the northwest

  4. noun

    the direction corresponding to the northwestward compass point

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

9

Letters

N (1) + O (1) + R (1) + T (1) + H (4) + W (4) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 15 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 NORTHWEST

Single letters that turn NORTHWEST 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 NORTHWEST

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