Is WIRE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WIRE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WIRE mean?
- noun
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
- noun
a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
- verb
provide with electrical circuits
“wire the addition to the house”
- verb
send cables, wires, or telegrams
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 7
- Letters
- 4
W (4) + I (1) + R (1) + E (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 WIRE
Single letters that turn WIRE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of WIRE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from WIRE
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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