Is SCALPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SCALPS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SCALPS mean?
Scalps is a form of SCALP.
- noun
the skin that covers the top of the head
“they wanted to take his scalp as a trophy”
- verb
sell illegally, as on the black market
- verb
remove the scalp of
“The enemies were scalped”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 10
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 6
S (1) + C (3) + A (1) + L (1) + P (3) + S (1) = 10 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 SCALPS
SCALPS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of SCALPS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SCALPS
The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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