Is POPLAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POPLAR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does POPLAR mean?
- noun
soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
- noun
any of numerous trees of north temperate regions having light soft wood and flowers borne in catkins
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
6
Letters
P (3) + O (1) + P (3) + L (1) + A (1) + R (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 POPLAR
Single letters that turn POPLAR 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 POPLAR
The 36 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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