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Is SPELL a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SPELL mean?

  1. noun

    a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

  2. verb

    orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

    “How do you spell this word?”

  3. verb

    indicate or signify

    “I'm afraid this spells trouble!”

  4. noun

    a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

    “it's my go”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + P (3) + E (1) + L (1) + L (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 SPELL

Single letters that turn SPELL 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

Words you can make from SPELL

The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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