Is RAILROAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RAILROAD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RAILROAD mean?
- noun
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
- noun
a line of track providing a runway for wheels
“he walked along the railroad track”
- verb
compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
“They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone”
- verb
supply with railroad lines
“railroad the West”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
8
Letters
R (1) + A (1) + I (1) + L (1) + R (1) + O (1) + A (1) + D (2) = 9 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 RAILROAD
Single letters that turn RAILROAD 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 RAILROAD
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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