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Is TOWEL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TOWEL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TOWEL mean?

  1. noun

    a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping

  2. verb

    wipe with a towel

    “towel your hair dry”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

T (1) + O (1) + W (4) + E (1) + L (1) = 8 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 TOWEL

Single letters that turn TOWEL 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 TOWEL

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from TOWEL

The 29 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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