Is PANEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PANEL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PANEL mean?
- noun
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
- verb
decorate with panels
“panel the walls with wood”
- noun
a committee appointed to judge a competition
- noun
(law) a group of people summoned for jury service (from whom a jury will be chosen)
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
P (3) + A (1) + N (1) + E (1) + L (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 PANEL
Single letters that turn PANEL 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
Anagrams of PANEL
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from PANEL
The 37 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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