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Is SOBER a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SOBER mean?

  1. adjective

    not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

  2. adjective

    dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

    “a grave God-fearing man”

  3. adjective

    lacking brightness or color; dull

    “drab faded curtains”

  4. verb

    cause to become sober

    “A sobering thought”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + O (1) + B (3) + E (1) + R (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 SOBER

Single letters that turn SOBER 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.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of SOBER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SOBER

The 41 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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