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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?

  1. adjective

    before a time limit expires

    “the timely filing of his income tax return”

  2. adjective

    done or happening at the appropriate or proper time

    “a timely warning”

  3. adverb

    at an opportune time

    “your letter arrived apropos”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
12
Letters
6

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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