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Is SALAMANDER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SALAMANDER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SALAMANDER mean?

  1. noun

    any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed

  2. noun

    reptilian creature supposed to live in fire

  3. noun

    fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

10

Letters

S (1) + A (1) + L (1) + A (1) + M (3) + A (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 13 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 SALAMANDER

Single letters that turn SALAMANDER 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 SALAMANDER

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