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Is TOUCHDOWN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TOUCHDOWN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TOUCHDOWN mean?

  1. noun

    a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line

  2. noun

    a landing (as the wheels touch the landing field); especially of airplanes

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

9

Letters

T (1) + O (1) + U (1) + C (3) + H (4) + D (2) + O (1) + W (4) + N (1) = 18 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 TOUCHDOWN

Single letters that turn TOUCHDOWN 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

Words you can make from TOUCHDOWN

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