Is TIMELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TIMELY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TIMELY mean?
- adjective
before a time limit expires
“the timely filing of his income tax return”
- adjective
done or happening at the appropriate or proper time
“a timely warning”
- adverb
at an opportune time
“your letter arrived apropos”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
6
Letters
T (1) + I (1) + M (3) + E (1) + L (1) + Y (4) = 11 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 TIMELY
TIMELY 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 TIMELY
The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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