Is SURETY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SURETY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SURETY mean?
- noun
something clearly established
- noun
property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
“bankers are reluctant to lend without good security”
- noun
a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
- noun
one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
6
Letters
S (1) + U (1) + R (1) + E (1) + T (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 SURETY
SURETY 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.
Anagrams of SURETY
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SURETY
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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