Is STELE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STELE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does STELE mean?
- noun
the usually cylindrical central vascular portion of the axis of a vascular plant
- noun
an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 5
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 5
S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + L (1) + E (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 STELE
Single letters that turn STELE 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 STELE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from STELE
The 31 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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