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Is PUZZLE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PUZZLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 26 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PUZZLE mean?

  1. verb

    be a mystery or bewildering to

    “This beats me!”

  2. noun

    a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution

    “he loved to solve chessmate puzzles”

  3. noun

    a game that tests your ingenuity

  4. verb

    be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide

    “We puzzled over her sudden departure”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

26

Scrabble

29

Words With Friends

6

Letters

P (3) + U (1) + Z (10) + Z (10) + L (1) + E (1) = 26 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 PUZZLE

Single letters that turn PUZZLE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from PUZZLE

The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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