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Is TUNNEL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TUNNEL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TUNNEL mean?

  1. noun

    a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)

    “the tunnel reduced congestion at that intersection”

  2. verb

    move through by or as by digging

    “burrow through the forest”

  3. verb

    force a way through

  4. noun

    a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

T (1) + U (1) + N (1) + N (1) + E (1) + L (1) = 6 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 TUNNEL

Single letters that turn TUNNEL 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 TUNNEL

The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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