Is RHYTHM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RHYTHM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RHYTHM mean?
- noun
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
“the piece has a fast rhythm”
- noun
recurring at regular intervals
- noun
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
“the never-ending cycle of the seasons”
- noun
the arrangement of spoken words alternating stressed and unstressed elements
“the rhythm of Frost's poetry”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
17
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
6
Letters
R (1) + H (4) + Y (4) + T (1) + H (4) + M (3) = 17 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 RHYTHM
Single letters that turn RHYTHM 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 RHYTHM
The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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