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Is QIBLA a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, QIBLA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does QIBLA mean?

  1. noun

    the direction of the Kaaba toward which Muslims turn for their daily prayers

  2. noun

    a small terrorist group of Muslims in South Africa formed in the 1980s; was inspired by Ayatollah Khomeini to create an Islamic state in South Africa

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

5

Letters

Q (10) + I (1) + B (3) + L (1) + A (1) = 16 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

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 QIBLA

Single letters that turn QIBLA 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 QIBLA

The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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