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Is POINTER a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does POINTER mean?

  1. noun

    a mark to indicate a direction or relation

  2. noun

    an indicator as on a dial

  3. noun

    (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions

  4. noun

    a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

7

Letters

P (3) + O (1) + I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + 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 POINTER

Single letters that turn POINTER 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 POINTER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from POINTER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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