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Is PAPER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PAPER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PAPER mean?

  1. noun

    a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

  2. noun

    an essay (especially one written as an assignment)

    “he got an A on his composition”

  3. noun

    a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

    “he read his newspaper at breakfast”

  4. noun

    a medium for written communication

    “the notion of an office running without paper is absurd”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

5

Letters

P (3) + A (1) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) = 9 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 PAPER

Single letters that turn PAPER 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 hooks2

Words you can make from PAPER

The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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