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Is WELFARE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, WELFARE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WELFARE mean?

  1. noun

    governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

    “she lives on welfare”

  2. noun

    something that aids or promotes well-being

    “for the benefit of all”

  3. noun

    a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

    “the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

7

Letters

W (4) + E (1) + L (1) + F (4) + A (1) + R (1) + E (1) = 13 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 WELFARE

Single letters that turn WELFARE 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

Words you can make from WELFARE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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