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Is STROBE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does STROBE mean?

  1. noun

    scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
9
Letters
6

S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + O (1) + B (3) + E (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 STROBE

Single letters that turn STROBE 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 STROBE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from STROBE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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