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Is QUELL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, QUELL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does QUELL mean?

  1. verb

    suppress or crush completely

    “squelch any sign of dissent”

  2. verb

    overcome or allay

    “quell my hunger”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

5

Letters

Q (10) + U (1) + E (1) + L (1) + L (1) = 14 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 QUELL

Single letters that turn QUELL 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 QUELL

The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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