Scrabble Score Calculator
Calculate word scores and find high-scoring plays for Scrabble
Scrabble Score Calculator
Master the art of Scrabble scoring with our comprehensive calculator. Learn how letter values, bonus squares, and strategic placement can maximize your points in every game.
Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or an advanced player looking for high-scoring opportunities, this tool will help you improve your Scrabble strategy.
Letter Values
1 Point Letters
Most common letters
A, E, I, L, N, O, R, S, T, U
2-4 Point Letters
Less common letters
2: D, G
3: B, C, M, P
4: F, H, V, W, Y
High Value Letters
Rare and valuable
5: K
8: J, X
10: Q, Z
Bonus Squares
Letter Bonuses
Multiply individual letter values
Double Letter Score (DL): Letter value × 2
Triple Letter Score (TL): Letter value × 3
Word Bonuses
Multiply entire word scores
Double Word Score (DW): Word total × 2
Triple Word Score (TW): Word total × 3
Special Squares
Center star and premium squares
Center Star: First word gets double points
Premium Squares: Can combine with other bonuses
Scoring Examples
Simple Word
"CAT" on regular squares
C (3) + A (1) + T (1) = 5 points
With Bonuses
"QUIZ" on bonus squares
Q (10×2) + U (1) + I (1) + Z (10×3) = 42 points
Then ×2 for Double Word = 84 points!
Interactive Quizzes
Quiz 1: Calculate Word Scores
What's the score for these words?
1. "HELLO"
Answer: H(4) + E(1) + L(1) + L(1) + O(1) = 8 points
2. "JAZZ"
Answer: J(8) + A(1) + Z(10) + Z(10) = 29 points
Quiz 2: Bonus Square Calculations
Calculate scores with bonus squares:
1. "DOG" on Double Word Score
Answer: D(2) + O(1) + G(2) = 5 × 2 = 10 points
2. "CAT" on Triple Letter Score for C
Answer: C(3×3) + A(1) + T(1) = 11 points
Quiz 3: Strategic Placement
Which placement would score higher?
1. "QUIZ" on regular squares vs. "QUIZ" on Double Word Score
Answer: Double Word Score! Q(10) + U(1) + I(1) + Z(10) = 22 × 2 = 44 points
Quiz 4: High-Scoring Words
Find high-scoring 3-letter words:
1. What's the highest-scoring 3-letter word?
Answer: "ZAX" = Z(10) + A(1) + X(8) = 19 points
Important Notes
• Letter bonuses are applied first, then word bonuses multiply the total.
• The center star square gives double points for the first word played.
• Premium squares can be used multiple times if words cross over them.
• Plan your plays to maximize bonus square usage and create multiple scoring opportunities.
Pro Tip
Look for opportunities to use high-value letters (Q, Z, J, X) on bonus squares, especially Triple Letter Scores. Combining letter and word bonuses can create massive point totals!