Is OLDEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OLDEST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does OLDEST mean?
Oldest is a form of OLD.
- adjective
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
“his mother is very old”
- adjective
of long duration; not new
“old tradition”
- adjective
(used for emphasis) very familiar
“good old boy”
- adjective
skilled through long experience
“an old offender”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
6
Letters
O (1) + L (1) + D (2) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 7 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 OLDEST
Single letters that turn OLDEST into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of OLDEST
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