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Is PAINTBALL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PAINTBALL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PAINTBALL mean?

  1. noun

    a capsule filled with water-soluble dye used as a projectile in playing the game of paintball

  2. noun

    a game that simulates military combat; players on one team try to eliminate players on the opposing team by shooting capsules of paint at them

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

9

Letters

P (3) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + B (3) + A (1) + L (1) + L (1) = 13 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

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 PAINTBALL

Single letters that turn PAINTBALL 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 PAINTBALL

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