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
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 7
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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