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Is SPELL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SPELL is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation”.

Quick answer

Is SPELL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. SPELL is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: PELLS.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

Letters
5
Scrabble
7 pts
Words With Friends
10 pts
Anagrams
1
Familiarity
100th percentile

SPELL meaning and definition

SPELL has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

SPELL as a noun

  1. A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation.
  2. A time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else).

SPELL as a verb

  1. Orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of.
  2. Indicate or signify.

SPELL Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

SPELL scores 7 in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is P, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
S11
P34
E11
L12
L12
Total710

SPELL on premium squares

On a double word square SPELL scores 14 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 21. Putting P on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of SPELL

1 word uses exactly the same 5 letters as SPELL. See all anagrams of SPELL.

  • pells7

Shorter words hiding in SPELL

The letters S, P, E, L, L make 15 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble SPELL: all 15 words.

  • sell4
  • el2
  • ell3
  • es2
  • pe4
  • pel5
  • pes5
  • ells4
  • els3
  • lep5
  • leps6
  • les3
  • pell6
  • pels6
  • sel3

Words like SPELL

One-letter changes to SPELL, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in SPELL

Add one letter to SPELL

  • spells8

Remove one letter from SPELL

  • sell4
  • pell6

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SPELL word facts

SPELL is a 5-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 1 vowel (E) and 4 consonants, with L repeated. It starts with S and ends with L. By corpus frequency, SPELL is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters S, P, E, L, L on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 5 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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SPELL Scrabble word FAQ

Is SPELL a Scrabble word?

Yes. SPELL is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does SPELL mean?

SPELL is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation”.

How many points is SPELL worth in Scrabble?

SPELL is worth 7 points in Scrabble: S (1) + P (3) + E (1) + L (1) + L (1). On a double word square it scores 14, and on a triple word square 21.

How many points is SPELL in Words With Friends?

SPELL is worth 10 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of SPELL?

SPELL has 1 anagram: PELLS. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in SPELL?

You can make 15 shorter words from the letters in SPELL, including SELL, EL, ELL and ES.

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