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Is TURNIP a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TURNIP mean?

  1. noun

    widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root

  2. noun

    root of any of several members of the mustard family

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

6

Letters

T (1) + U (1) + R (1) + N (1) + I (1) + P (3) = 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 TURNIP

Single letters that turn TURNIP 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 hooks2

Words you can make from TURNIP

The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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