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Is STERNEST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, STERNEST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does STERNEST mean?

Sternest is a form of STERN.

  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

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

8

Letters

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

STERNEST 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 STERNEST

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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