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Is PUBLIC a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PUBLIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PUBLIC mean?

  1. adjective

    not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole

    “the public good”

  2. noun

    people in general considered as a whole

    “he is a hero in the eyes of the public”

  3. adjective

    affecting the people or community as a whole

    “community leaders”

  4. noun

    a body of people sharing some common interest

    “the reading public”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

6

Letters

P (3) + U (1) + B (3) + L (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 12 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 PUBLIC

Single letters that turn PUBLIC 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 PUBLIC

The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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