Is SETTLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SETTLES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SETTLES mean?
Settles is a form of SETTLE.
- verb
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
“dust settled on the roofs”
- verb
bring to an end; settle conclusively
“The case was decided”
- verb
settle conclusively; come to terms
“We finally settled the argument”
- verb
take up residence and become established
“The immigrants settled in the Midwest”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
7
Letters
S (1) + E (1) + T (1) + T (1) + L (1) + E (1) + S (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 SETTLES
SETTLES 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.
Words you can make from SETTLES
The 56 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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