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Is ROYAL a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ROYAL mean?

  1. adjective

    of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

    “the royal party”

  2. adjective

    established or chartered or authorized by royalty

    “the Royal Society”

  3. noun

    a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast

  4. noun

    stag with antlers of 12 or more branches

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

5

Letters

R (1) + O (1) + Y (4) + A (1) + L (1) = 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 ROYAL

Single letters that turn ROYAL 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 ROYAL

The 21 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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