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Is SMILE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SMILE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SMILE mean?

  1. verb

    change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

  2. noun

    a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

  3. verb

    express with a smile

    “She smiled her thanks”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
9
Letters
5

S (1) + M (3) + I (1) + L (1) + E (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 SMILE

Single letters that turn SMILE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Anagrams of SMILE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SMILE

The 36 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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