Is REIGN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REIGN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does REIGN mean?
- verb
have sovereign power
“Henry VIII reigned for a long time”
- noun
a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
“he was helpless under the reign of his egotism”
- verb
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
“Money reigns supreme here”
- noun
the period during which a monarch is sovereign
“during the reign of Henry VIII”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
R (1) + E (1) + I (1) + G (2) + N (1) = 6 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 REIGN
Single letters that turn REIGN 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
Anagrams of REIGN
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from REIGN
The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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