Is ROLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ROLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ROLE mean?
- noun
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
“the function of a teacher”
- noun
an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
“she played the part of Desdemona”
- noun
what something is used for
“the function of an auger is to bore holes”
- noun
normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
“what is your role on the team?”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
4
Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
4
Letters
R (1) + O (1) + L (1) + E (1) = 4 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 ROLE
Single letters that turn ROLE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of ROLE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ROLE
The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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