Is TODAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TODAY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TODAY mean?
- noun
the present time or age
“the world of today”
- adverb
in these times
“it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished”
- noun
the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow)
“Today is beautiful”
- adverb
on this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow
“I can't meet with you today”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 5
T (1) + O (1) + D (2) + A (1) + Y (4) = 9 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 TODAY
Single letters that turn TODAY 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 TODAY
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from TODAY
The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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