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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

Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
8
Letters
5

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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