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Is PENCIL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PENCIL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PENCIL mean?

  1. noun

    a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

  2. noun

    graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication

    “the words were scribbled in pencil”

  3. noun

    a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point

  4. noun

    a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face

    “an eyebrow pencil”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

6

Letters

P (3) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + I (1) + L (1) = 10 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 PENCIL

Single letters that turn PENCIL 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 PENCIL

The 37 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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