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Is SYLVAN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SYLVAN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SYLVAN mean?

  1. noun

    a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods

  2. adjective

    relating to or characteristic of wooded regions

    “a shady sylvan glade”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

6

Letters

S (1) + Y (4) + L (1) + V (4) + A (1) + N (1) = 12 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 SYLVAN

Single letters that turn SYLVAN 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 hooks1

Words you can make from SYLVAN

The 31 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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