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Calculate raw Scrabble points with a letter-by-letter breakdown.
Scrabble assigns every letter a fixed face value printed on the tile. Common letters that appear frequently in English — A, E, I, L, N, O, R, S, T, and U — are worth 1 point each. Moderately useful consonants such as D and G are worth 2. B, C, M, and P are worth 3. F, H, V, W, and Y are worth 4. K stands alone at 5. High-impact letters J and X are worth 8, while Q and Z top the chart at 10. The Scrabble Score Calculator on this page applies those official values automatically so you never need to memorize the full table during study sessions.
Understanding letter values helps you prioritize plays beyond simple word length. A five-letter word loaded with 1-point tiles might score lower than a shorter word containing Q or Z. When you compare candidates on a rack, raw tile sum is the first filter — then you layer board geometry, hooks, and leave quality on top.
This calculator shows raw score: the sum of tile values with no premium squares. In real Scrabble, placement matters enormously. A double-letter square doubles one tile. A triple-letter square triples one tile. Double-word and triple-word squares multiply the entire word total after letter premiums are applied. A well-placed bingo — using all seven tiles on your rack — adds a 50-point bonus in standard North American rules.
Because multipliers depend on the board state, comparing words by raw score remains the fairest offline method. Use this tool to answer questions like "Is QUIZ worth more than JAZZY on tiles alone?" (QUIZ totals 22; JAZZY totals 33.) Then open the Word Unscrambler to see which words you can actually build from your letters.
Example raw scores: CAT = 5, REACT = 7, QUARTZ = 24, ZYZZYVA = 43. These totals ignore blanks, exchanges, and premium squares — exactly the baseline this page is designed to teach.
Enter multiple words separated by spaces to score each token independently while still seeing a combined total. Punctuation such as commas, periods, or hyphens is stripped safely — "hello, world!" behaves like "hello world". If you type digits or symbols that cannot be converted, the calculator highlights the invalid characters so you can fix input quickly.
Phrase mode is helpful for classroom drills, crossword verification, and comparing alternative answers that share a theme. It does not imply that every token is a valid dictionary word; pair this tool with word detail pages when you need playability confirmation.
Beginners often chase long words while ignoring tile premiums. A three-letter play with Z on a triple-letter square can outscore a six-letter wall of 1-point tiles. Train yourself to estimate raw totals first — this calculator is built for that step — then practice spotting high-value letters in racks and bonus squares on boards.
Pair scoring drills with pattern study. Browse words by length, explore anagram families on word detail pages, and filter the Pattern Finder when you need specific endings for parallel plays. The Scrabble Strategy Guide in our help center walks through bingo hunting, leave management, and defensive blocking in more depth.
Words with Friends uses the same tile values as classic Scrabble for individual letters, so raw scores computed here transfer directly to that game as well. Tournament players should still verify words against the official lexicon before competitive play.