Is SPELLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPELLS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SPELLS mean?
Spells is a form of SPELL.
- noun
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
- verb
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
“How do you spell this word?”
- verb
indicate or signify
“I'm afraid this spells trouble!”
- 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
8
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
S (1) + P (3) + E (1) + L (1) + L (1) + S (1) = 8 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 SPELLS
SPELLS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from SPELLS
The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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