Is STOP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STOP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does STOP mean?
- verb
come to a halt, stop moving
“the car stopped”
- verb
put an end to a state or an activity
“Quit teasing your little brother”
- verb
stop from happening or developing
“Block his election”
- verb
interrupt a trip
“we stopped at Aunt Mary's house”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
4
Letters
S (1) + T (1) + O (1) + P (3) = 6 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 STOP
Single letters that turn STOP into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of STOP
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from STOP
The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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