Is USUAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, USUAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does USUAL mean?
- adjective
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
“grew the usual vegetables”
- adjective
commonly encountered
“a common (or familiar) complaint”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 5
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 5
U (1) + S (1) + U (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 5 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 USUAL
Single letters that turn USUAL 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 USUAL
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from USUAL
The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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