Is WELCOME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WELCOME is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WELCOME mean?
- verb
accept gladly
“I welcome your proposals”
- verb
bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
- adjective
giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
“a welcome relief”
- verb
receive someone, as into one's house
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
7
Letters
W (4) + E (1) + L (1) + C (3) + O (1) + M (3) + E (1) = 14 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 WELCOME
Single letters that turn WELCOME into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from WELCOME
The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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