Is STEW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STEW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does STEW mean?
- noun
agitation resulting from active worry
“don't get in a stew”
- noun
food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables
- verb
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
- verb
bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
4
Letters
S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + W (4) = 7 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 STEW
Single letters that turn STEW into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of STEW
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from STEW
The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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