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Is RANSOM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RANSOM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RANSOM mean?

  1. noun

    money demanded for the return of a captured person

  2. noun

    payment for the release of someone

  3. noun

    the act of freeing from captivity or punishment

  4. verb

    exchange or buy back for money; under threat

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

R (1) + A (1) + N (1) + S (1) + O (1) + M (3) = 8 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 RANSOM

Single letters that turn RANSOM into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

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Anagrams of RANSOM

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