Is THERE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THERE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does THERE mean?
- adverb
in or at that place or location
“they have lived there for years”
- adverb
in that matter; in that respect; on that point
“I agree with you there”
- adverb
to or toward that place; away from the speaker
“go there around noon!”
- noun
a location other than here; that place
“you can take it from there”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
5
Letters
T (1) + H (4) + E (1) + R (1) + E (1) = 8 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 THERE
Single letters that turn THERE 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
Anagrams of THERE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from THERE
The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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