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Is SULTRY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SULTRY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SULTRY mean?

  1. adjective

    sexually exciting or gratifying

    “sensual excesses”

  2. adjective

    characterized by oppressive heat and humidity

    “the summer was sultry and oppressive”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
10
Letters
6

S (1) + U (1) + L (1) + T (1) + R (1) + Y (4) = 9 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 SULTRY

SULTRY has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from SULTRY

The 21 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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