Is PALM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PALM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PALM mean?
- noun
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
- verb
touch, lift, or hold with the hands
“Don't handle the merchandise”
- noun
a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand
- noun
any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
4
Letters
P (3) + A (1) + L (1) + M (3) = 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 PALM
Single letters that turn PALM into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of PALM
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from PALM
The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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