Scrabble Dictionary is a web-based word validation and lookup tool that uses the official NWL (North American) and CSW (International) tournament word lists to confirm whether a word is valid in Scrabble. It also serves as a word finder, taking a rack of letters (including blanks represented by "?") and returning all valid plays. Built by the Scrabble community and hosted at scrabbleplayers.org, it provides instant yes-or-no validation, point values, definitions, and anagrams.
What is the Scrabble Dictionary?
The Scrabble Dictionary is an online tool that checks if a word is valid according to the official word lists used in Scrabble tournaments: NWL2023 (for North America) and CSW (for international play). Users input a word or a rack of letters, and the tool outputs whether the word is valid, its Scrabble point score (e.g., "SCRABBLE" scores 13), and optionally a definition. The word finder accepts blanks and returns all possible words from a given rack. The site is maintained by the North American Scrabble Players Association (NASPA) and Collins.
Key Features
- Official word validation — Every word is checked against the latest NWL2023 and CSW lists, ensuring tournament-level accuracy.
- Instant point score — The base Scrabble score (without multipliers) is displayed immediately upon validation, e.g., "SCRABBLE" shows 13 points.
- Word finder with blanks — Enter a rack using "?" for blanks; the solver returns all valid words.
- Definition lookup — After validation, cached definitions are shown to help users learn obscure words.
- Anagram generation — The tool automatically lists anagrams for any valid word.
- US/UK toggle — Users can switch between NWL (US) and CSW (UK) dictionaries at any time.
- Free to use — No account or payment required; all features are accessible immediately.
Who is it for?
- Tournament Scrabble players — Quickly verify whether a word is playable before or during a game, or study official word lists.
- Casual Scrabble enthusiasts — Check if a word is valid when playing at home or online, and explore its definition and anagrams.
- Words with Friends players — Since most Scrabble-valid words are also valid in Words with Friends, the tool helps confirm plays across games.
- Educators and word game teachers — Use the dictionary to demonstrate word validity and scoring rules in classrooms or clubs.
What can you do with the Scrabble Dictionary?
- Validate a single word — Type a word (e.g., "SCRABBLE") to see if it's allowed in either dictionary, its point value, and its definition.
- Find words from a rack — Enter your tiles (e.g., "A?B" for two As and a blank) to get all valid words you can make.
- Compare NWL vs CSW — Toggle between US and UK word lists to see which words are accepted in each tournament variant.
- Study official word lists — Browse the source NWL2023 directly from the site to learn new words.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Scrabble dictionary official?
Yes. It uses the same NWL and CSW word lists used in Scrabble tournaments worldwide, so every validation is authoritative.
How are Scrabble points calculated?
Each letter has a fixed point value (A=1, B=3, Q=10, Z=10, etc.). The tool sums these values to produce the base score for the word (no premium squares included).
Can I use this for Words with Friends?
Yes. While Words with Friends uses a slightly different dictionary, most Scrabble-valid words are also valid there. The tool's word finder works for both games.
What's the difference between NWL and CSW?
NWL is the official list for North American tournaments; CSW is used internationally and contains more words, including many British English terms.
How accurate is the word checker?
It uses the latest official lists (NWL2023 and CSW) validated directly against tournament sources, ensuring tournament-level accuracy.
