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Is STRAW a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does STRAW mean?

  1. noun

    plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

  2. noun

    material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

  3. adjective

    of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored

  4. noun

    a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + W (4) = 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 STRAW

Single letters that turn STRAW 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 hooks2

Anagrams of STRAW

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from STRAW

The 36 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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