Is TRACE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TRACE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TRACE mean?
- verb
follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
“We must follow closely the economic development is Cuba”
- noun
a just detectable amount
“he speaks French with a trace of an accent”
- verb
make a mark or lines on a surface
“draw a line”
- noun
an indication that something has been present
“there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 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 TRACE
Single letters that turn TRACE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of TRACE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from TRACE
The 43 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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