Is TELL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TELL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TELL mean?
- verb
express in words
“He said that he wanted to marry her”
- verb
let something be known
“Tell them that you will be late”
- verb
narrate or give a detailed account of
“Tell what happened”
- verb
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
“I said to him to go home”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
4
Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
4
Letters
T (1) + E (1) + L (1) + L (1) = 4 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 TELL
Single letters that turn TELL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from TELL
The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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