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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

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
9
Letters
5

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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