Is PLAZA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PLAZA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PLAZA mean?
- noun
a public square with room for pedestrians
“they met at Elm Plaza”
- noun
mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace
“a good plaza should have a movie house”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
16
Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
5
Letters
P (3) + L (1) + A (1) + Z (10) + A (1) = 16 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 PLAZA
Single letters that turn PLAZA 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 PLAZA
The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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