Is TOTEM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TOTEM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TOTEM mean?
- noun
a clan or tribe identified by their kinship to a common totemic object
- noun
emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians)
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 5
T (1) + O (1) + T (1) + E (1) + M (3) = 7 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 TOTEM
Single letters that turn TOTEM 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 TOTEM
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from TOTEM
The 21 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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