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Is SAFE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SAFE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SAFE mean?

  1. adjective

    free from danger or the risk of harm

    “a safe trip”

  2. noun

    strongbox where valuables can be safely kept

  3. adjective

    (of an undertaking) secure from risk

  4. noun

    a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

4

Letters

S (1) + A (1) + F (4) + E (1) = 7 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 SAFE

Single letters that turn SAFE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from SAFE

The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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