GLUE is a valid Scrabble word — 5 points
Yes. GLUE is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 8 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept GLUE?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 38 / 100
Our own measure of how useful GLUE is to know. It scores 5 from 4 tiles, takes 4 hooks, and its letters make up 5.8% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for GLUE
Checked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How GLUE scores
Face value of the 4 tiles in GLUE, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| g | 1 | 3 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
| u | 1 | 4 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
Drawing exactly these 4 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 6,808.
What stands out about GLUE
- The same 4 tiles also spell 2 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does GLUE mean in Scrabble?
noun
A sticky substance used to join or fasten materials together.
Glue works by hardening or setting after it is spread between two surfaces, binding them so firmly that pulling them apart becomes difficult. Modern glue is usually made from synthetic resins, while traditional glue was often boiled from animal hide, bone, or fish.
How GLUE is used
Everyday word used in ordinary speech and writing.
- She spread glue along the edge of the paper.
- The broken vase was repaired with strong glue.
- He let the glue dry overnight before sanding the joint.
- A drop of glue held the button in place.
- The label peeled off because the glue had failed.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of GLUE and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of GLUE
The 4 tiles of GLUE in a different order — 2 found.
Words starting with GLUE
14 longer words begin with GLUE.
Words ending in GLUE
3 words end in GLUE. Useful as a back hook: play GLUE onto a word already on the board.
Words with GLUE inside
7 words contain GLUE in the middle. Words that start with GLUE are listed separately above, so nothing is repeated.
Shorter words from the letters in GLUE
Common questions about GLUE
- Is GLUE valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts GLUE, where it scores 8 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is GLUE worth?
- GLUE is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
- What does GLUE mean?
- A sticky substance used to join or fasten materials together.
- What letters can be added to GLUE?
- GLUE takes 4 hooks: 0 in front and 4 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 4 letters of GLUE:
Open GLUE in the Word Finder