Scrabble Letter Values
A list of all the tiles in Scrabble and the corresponding point values
Scrabble Letter Values
| Tile | # Of Tiles | Point Values |
|---|---|---|
| Blank | 2 | 0 |
| A | 9 | 1 |
| B | 2 | 3 |
| C | 2 | 3 |
| D | 4 | 2 |
| E | 12 | 1 |
| F | 2 | 4 |
| G | 3 | 2 |
| H | 2 | 4 |
| I | 9 | 1 |
| J | 1 | 8 |
| K | 1 | 5 |
| L | 4 | 1 |
| M | 2 | 3 |
| N | 6 | 1 |
| O | 8 | 1 |
| P | 2 | 3 |
| Q | 1 | 10 |
| R | 6 | 1 |
| S | 4 | 1 |
| T | 6 | 1 |
| U | 4 | 1 |
| V | 2 | 4 |
| W | 2 | 4 |
| X | 1 | 8 |
| Y | 2 | 4 |
| Z | 1 | 10 |
Understanding Scrabble Letter Tile Values
In Scrabble, each tile has a specific point value and there is a set number of each tile in the game. Understanding this distribution is key to strategic play.
- blank tiles (scoring 0 points)
- 1 points: E12, A9, I9, O8, N6, R6, T6, L4, S4, U4
- 2 points: D4, G3
- 3 points: B2, C2, M2, P2
- 4 points: F2, H2, V2, W2, Y2
- 5 points: K1
- 8 points: J1, X1
- 10 points: Q1, Z1
Scrabble Letter Tile Distribution
The game includes 100 tiles in total:
- Most common letters: E (12 tiles), A, I (9 tiles each), O (8 tiles)
- Medium frequency: N, R, T (6 tiles each), D, L, S, U (4 tiles each)
- Less common: G (3 tiles), B, C, F, H, M, P, V, W, Y (2 tiles each)
- Rare letters: J, K, Q, X, Z (1 tile each)
- Blank tiles: 2 tiles
Scrabble Scoring Tips
To maximize your score in Scrabble, a solid understanding of Scrabble Letter Values and tile distribution is essential. Here are some tips:
- Save high-value letters for bonus squares
- Look for opportunities to use multiple high-value letters in one word
- Consider the board position and potential future plays
- Balance between using high-value letters and maintaining a good rack
- Use blank tiles strategically for high-scoring plays