Is NOVEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NOVEL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NOVEL mean?
- noun
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
- adjective
original and of a kind not seen before
“the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem”
- noun
a printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction
“his bookcases were filled with nothing but novels”
- adjective
pleasantly new or different
“common sense of a most refreshing sort”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
5
Letters
N (1) + O (1) + V (4) + E (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 NOVEL
Single letters that turn NOVEL 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 NOVEL
The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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