The Free Scrabble Dictionary & Word Checker
This free Scrabble dictionary and word checker gives you a straight yes-or-no on any word — enter a word and click Check Word to see whether it's valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends. Real words take you straight to a full word page with the definition, Scrabble and Words With Friends point values, and every word you can build from its letters; anything not in the dictionary gets a clear not-valid verdict instead. Handy for settling a board dispute or double-checking a risky play before you commit to it.
Type any word to check it against the Scrabble dictionary.
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Scrabble Dictionary Checker
Type any word and instantly see if it's valid in Scrabble, straight from a 282,315-word dictionary.
Anagrams for Every Word
Land on a valid word's own page and see every word you can build from its letters, ranked by Scrabble score.
Scores Included
See Scrabble and Words With Friends points for every word so you can play the highest-value tile.
Real Definitions
Look up any word in the Scrabble dictionary and get its meaning, not just a bare list of letters.
Browse by Letter
Explore words by length, and by starting, ending, or containing letter in the word list.
What's in Naavu's Scrabble Dictionary?
Naavu's Scrabble dictionary is built on the TWL/NWL word list, the same official word list used in North American Scrabble tournament play, covering 282,315 words from 2 to 15 letters. Every result from our word checker comes straight from that list, so if Naavu says a word is valid, it's acceptable in a sanctioned Scrabble game. Each entry also carries a plain-language definition, plus Scrabble and Words With Friends point values, so a word check here gives you more than a yes-or-no answer — you get the word's meaning too. Naavu.dev is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Hasbro or Mattel; Scrabble® is a registered trademark of Hasbro in the United States and Canada, and of Mattel elsewhere.
Scrabble Dictionary FAQ
What is the Scrabble dictionary?
The Scrabble dictionary is the official word list used to settle disputes over which words are allowed on the board. North America plays with the TWL/NWL word list; the rest of the world uses Collins Scrabble Words (SOWPODS). Naavu's Scrabble dictionary and word checker is built on the TWL/NWL list.
Is Naavu the same as the official Hasbro Scrabble dictionary?
Naavu's word list is built on the TWL/NWL word list used in North American tournament play, so results line up with official Scrabble rules — but Naavu.dev is an independent tool, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Hasbro or Mattel.
How do I check if a word is valid in Scrabble?
Type the word into the search box above and click Check Word. If it's a real word, Naavu takes you straight to its full word page with points and definition; if not, you'll see a clear not-valid message.
Does the Scrabble dictionary work for Words With Friends too?
Words With Friends uses its own dictionary, separate from official Scrabble word lists, but the two overlap heavily. Every word Naavu finds shows both its Scrabble and Words With Friends point value, so you can check either game at once.
Can I look up a word's definition in the Scrabble dictionary?
Yes. Search any word and, if it's in the dictionary, its full page shows a plain-language definition alongside its Scrabble and Words With Friends points and every word you can unscramble from its letters.