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Is PILLAR a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PILLAR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PILLAR mean?

  1. noun

    a fundamental principle or practice

    “science eroded the pillars of superstition”

  2. noun

    anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

    “the test tube held a column of white powder”

  3. noun

    a prominent supporter

    “he is a pillar of the community”

  4. noun

    a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

6

Letters

P (3) + I (1) + L (1) + L (1) + A (1) + R (1) = 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 PILLAR

Single letters that turn PILLAR 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 PILLAR

The 40 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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