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Is WELTERWEIGHT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, WELTERWEIGHT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WELTERWEIGHT mean?

  1. noun

    a weight of 28 pounds; sometimes imposed as a handicap in a horse race (such as a steeplechase)

  2. noun

    an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 148 pounds

  3. noun

    a wrestler who weighs 154-172 pounds

  4. noun

    a professional boxer who weighs between 141 and 147 pounds

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

12

Letters

W (4) + E (1) + L (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + W (4) + E (1) + I (1) + G (2) + H (4) + T (1) = 22 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 WELTERWEIGHT

Single letters that turn WELTERWEIGHT 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 WELTERWEIGHT

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