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Is PORTAL a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PORTAL mean?

  1. noun

    a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

    “the portals of the cathedral”

  2. noun

    a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet

    “a portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc.”

  3. noun

    a short vein that carries blood into the liver

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
10
Letters
6

P (3) + O (1) + R (1) + T (1) + A (1) + L (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 PORTAL

Single letters that turn PORTAL 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 PORTAL

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from PORTAL

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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