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Is SCALE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SCALE mean?

  1. noun

    an ordered reference standard

    “judging on a scale of 1 to 10”

  2. noun

    relative magnitude

    “they entertained on a grand scale”

  3. noun

    the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it

    “the scale of the map”

  4. noun

    a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + C (3) + A (1) + L (1) + 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 SCALE

Single letters that turn SCALE 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 hooks3

Anagrams of SCALE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SCALE

The 35 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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