Master Letter Values Worldwide

Scrabble® Points Guide

Compare letter values across different languages and discover high-scoring words to maximize your game strategy.

A
Z
Q

Letter Points by Language

High Value (8-10 pts)

J8
Q10
X8
Z10

Medium-High (4-7 pts)

F4
H4
K5
V4
W4
Y4

Medium (2-3 pts)

B3
C3
D2
G2
M3
P3

Common (1 pt)

A1
E1
I1
L1
N1
O1
R1
S1
T1
U1

Notable Words Across Languages

Highest Points
11

One of the highest-scoring two-letter words, valid in multiple languages. A slang term for pizza.

US11 pts
UK11 pts
FR11 pts
DE4 pts
ES11 pts
IT9 pts
NL7 pts
PT9 pts
Highest Points
11

The vital force in Chinese philosophy and medicine. A valuable Q-word that doesn't require a U.

US11 pts
UK11 pts
FR9 pts
DE11 pts
ES6 pts
IT11 pts
NL11 pts
PT7 pts

Exceedingly idealistic. Features both Q and X for maximum scoring potential.

US26 pts
UK26 pts
FR24 pts
DE25 pts
ES21 pts
IT27 pts
NL24 pts
PT20 pts
Highest Points
29

A common seven-letter word (bingo) that uses high-scoring letters Z and X.

US28 pts
UK28 pts
FR29 pts
DE22 pts
ES27 pts
IT26 pts
NL23 pts
PT24 pts
Highest Points
27

A Central American bird and currency, maximizing both Q and Z points across languages.

US27 pts
UK27 pts
FR26 pts
DE21 pts
ES22 pts
IT26 pts
NL23 pts
PT21 pts

Geographic term using the valuable F and J combination, scoring well in French.

US13 pts
UK13 pts
FR13 pts
DE13 pts
ES12 pts
IT16 pts
NL13 pts
PT12 pts
Highest Points
23

Dance term combining the high-value W and Z, particularly valuable in French.

US17 pts
UK17 pts
FR23 pts
DE9 pts
ES21 pts
IT19 pts
NL13 pts
PT10 pts
Highest Points
23

Uses K twice, scoring especially well in French where K is worth more points.

US15 pts
UK15 pts
FR23 pts
DE11 pts
ES19 pts
IT13 pts
NL11 pts
PT13 pts
Highest Points
29

Musical term utilizing double Z for maximum scoring potential across all languages.

US29 pts
UK29 pts
FR29 pts
DE15 pts
ES29 pts
IT25 pts
NL19 pts
PT25 pts
Highest Points
22

Scientific term combining the valuable X and Y letters effectively.

US16 pts
UK16 pts
FR22 pts
DE22 pts
ES14 pts
IT19 pts
NL18 pts
PT11 pts
Highest Points
26

Beverage term using both W and K, particularly high-scoring in French.

US20 pts
UK20 pts
FR26 pts
DE19 pts
ES24 pts
IT24 pts
NL18 pts
PT13 pts
Highest Points
15

French loanword ending in X, valid across multiple languages.

US13 pts
UK13 pts
FR15 pts
DE14 pts
ES13 pts
IT14 pts
NL14 pts
PT13 pts

Letter Distribution & Insights

Letter Values & Language Patterns

Letter values in Scrabble® are meticulously calculated based on their frequency and strategic importance in each language.

Common letters (E, A, I) get lower points
Letters that start/end words easily
Letters that combine well with others
Rarity determines higher point values

Special Characters

Spanish Tiles
CH5 pts
LL8 pts
Ñ8 pts
RR8 pts
German Tiles
Ä6 pts
Ö8 pts
Ü6 pts

Distribution Statistics

Common Letters

E15 tiles
French, German
A14 tiles
Portuguese
I12 tiles
Italian
O15 tiles
Italian

Distribution Facts

  • Vowels make up ~40% of all tiles
  • High-value letters appear 1-2 times
  • S is limited to prevent plurals
  • Most languages have 2 blank tiles

High-Value Letters

Q Z
10 points in most languages
K W
10 points in French
Ñ LL
8 points in Spanish
CH RR
5-8 points in Spanish

Language Variations

Different languages present unique challenges and opportunities in Scrabble®. Understanding these variations can give players a significant advantage in international play.

Special Characters

  • SpanishCH, LL, Ñ, RR as unique tiles
  • GermanÄ, Ö, Ü as separate tiles
  • PortugueseÇ as distinct character

Scoring Rules

  • SpanishCannot use C+H for CH or L+L for LL
  • Germanß always played as SS
  • AllMost accent marks ignored in scoring

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