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Is STEEL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, STEEL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does STEEL mean?

  1. noun

    an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

  2. noun

    a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

  3. verb

    get ready for something difficult or unpleasant

  4. noun

    knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + E (1) + L (1) = 5 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 STEEL

Single letters that turn STEEL 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 hooks2

Anagrams of STEEL

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from STEEL

The 31 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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