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Is STYMIE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, STYMIE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does STYMIE mean?

  1. noun

    a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

  2. noun

    a thwarting and distressing situation

  3. verb

    hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

    “His brother blocked him at every turn”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

6

Letters

S (1) + T (1) + Y (4) + M (3) + I (1) + E (1) = 11 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 STYMIE

Single letters that turn STYMIE 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

Words you can make from STYMIE

The 57 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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