How many points is PEN worth in Scrabble?

PEN is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PEN?

PEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to PEN?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OPEN, PEND, PENE, PENG, PENI, PENK, PENS, PENT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PEN

5 pts

PEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points. PEN means "instrument for writing in ink".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

instrument for writing in ink

Share PEN

Check the Scrabble meaning of PEN. It scores 5 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before PEN. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

OPEN6 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after PEN. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in PEN, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 5

PEN Scrabble FAQ

Is PEN a Scrabble word?: PEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points.
How many points is PEN worth in Scrabble?: PEN is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PEN?: PEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PEN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OPEN, PEND, PENE, PENG, PENI, PENK, PENS, PENT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.