Is WHARF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WHARF is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WHARF mean?
- noun
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
- verb
provide with a wharf
“Wharf the mouth of the river”
- verb
store on a wharf
“Wharf the merchandise”
- verb
discharge at a wharf
“wharf the passengers”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
5
Letters
W (4) + H (4) + A (1) + R (1) + F (4) = 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 WHARF
Single letters that turn WHARF 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 WHARF
The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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