Is TRAVEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TRAVEL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TRAVEL mean?
- verb
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
“How fast does your new car go?”
- verb
undertake a journey or trip
- noun
the act of going from one place to another
“he enjoyed selling but he hated the travel”
- verb
make a trip for pleasure
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + V (4) + E (1) + L (1) = 9 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 TRAVEL
Single letters that turn TRAVEL 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 TRAVEL
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from TRAVEL
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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