Is WRITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WRITE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WRITE mean?
- verb
produce a literary work
“She composed a poem”
- verb
communicate or express by writing
“He wrote about his great love for his wife”
- verb
communicate (with) in writing
“Write her soon, please!”
- verb
write music
“Beethoven composed nine symphonies”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
W (4) + R (1) + I (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 8 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 WRITE
Single letters that turn WRITE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of WRITE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from WRITE
The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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