Is WELL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WELL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WELL mean?
- adverb
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
“the children behaved well”
- adverb
thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
“The problem is well understood”
- adverb
indicating high probability; in all likelihood
“I might well do it”
- noun
a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
W (4) + E (1) + L (1) + L (1) = 7 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 WELL
Single letters that turn WELL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from WELL
The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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