Is SEX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SEX is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SEX mean?
- noun
activities associated with sexual intercourse
“they had sex in the back seat”
- noun
either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided
“the war between the sexes”
- noun
all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses
“he wanted a better sex life”
- noun
the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles
“she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
3
Letters
S (1) + E (1) + X (8) = 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 SEX
Single letters that turn SEX into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from SEX
The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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