Is SCHEME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SCHEME is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SCHEME mean?
- noun
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
- noun
a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
- verb
form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
- noun
a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole
“a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
6
Letters
S (1) + C (3) + H (4) + E (1) + M (3) + E (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 SCHEME
Single letters that turn SCHEME into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from SCHEME
The 31 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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