Is WHO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WHO is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WHO mean?
- noun
a United Nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
3
Letters
W (4) + H (4) + O (1) = 9 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 WHO
Single letters that turn WHO into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of WHO
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from WHO
The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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