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Is STERN a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does STERN mean?

  1. adjective

    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

    “an austere expression”

  2. noun

    the rear part of a ship

  3. adjective

    not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

    “grim determination”

  4. adjective

    severe and unremitting in making demands

    “an exacting instructor”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + N (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 STERN

Single letters that turn STERN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

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Back hooks2

Anagrams of STERN

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from STERN

The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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