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Is UNABLE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does UNABLE mean?

  1. adjective

    (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

    “unable to get to town without a car”

  2. adjective

    (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability

    “dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately”

  3. adjective

    lacking in power or forcefulness

    “an ineffectual ruler”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

U (1) + N (1) + A (1) + B (3) + L (1) + E (1) = 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 UNABLE

Single letters that turn UNABLE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of UNABLE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from UNABLE

The 53 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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