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
9
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
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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