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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

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
11
Letters
7

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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