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Is TURTLE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TURTLE mean?

  1. noun

    a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

  2. noun

    any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming

  3. verb

    overturn accidentally

    “Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!”

  4. verb

    hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

6

Letters

T (1) + U (1) + R (1) + T (1) + L (1) + E (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 TURTLE

Single letters that turn TURTLE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from TURTLE

The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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