How many points is PAL worth in Scrabble?

PAL is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PAL?

PAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to PAL?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes OPAL, PALE, PALI, PALL, PALM, PALP, PALS, PALY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PAL

5 pts

PAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. PAL means "to associate as friends".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to associate as friends

Share PAL

Check the Scrabble meaning of PAL. It scores 5 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before PAL. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

OPAL6 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after PAL. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in PAL, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

= 5

PAL Scrabble FAQ

Is PAL a Scrabble word?: PAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
How many points is PAL worth in Scrabble?: PAL is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PAL?: PAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PAL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes OPAL, PALE, PALI, PALL, PALM, PALP, PALS, PALY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.