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Is RIM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RIM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RIM mean?

  1. noun

    the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

  2. verb

    run around the rim of

    “Sugar rimmed the dessert plate”

  3. noun

    (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended

    “the ball hit the rim and bounced off”

  4. noun

    the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

3

Letters

R (1) + I (1) + M (3) = 5 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 RIM

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

Front hooks4

Back hooks3

Anagrams of RIM

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RIM

The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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