Is QUALM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, QUALM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does QUALM mean?
- noun
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
- noun
a mild state of nausea
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
16
Scrabble
19
Words With Friends
5
Letters
Q (10) + U (1) + A (1) + L (1) + M (3) = 16 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 QUALM
Single letters that turn QUALM into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from QUALM
The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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