Scrabble Score Calculator
Compute the standard Scrabble tile score for any word (+ bingo bonus).
Overview
The Scrabble Score Calculator computes the standard tile-value score for any word using the canonical English Scrabble letter values. Type a word and it returns the total, optionally adding the 50-point bingo bonus for plays that use all seven tiles in one turn.
It works as a quick reference during casual games, as a study tool when learning high-value plays, and as a verification step when reviewing tournament games. The calculator does not check whether the word is in the Scrabble dictionary — it only computes the tile total — so it works for any letter sequence.
How it works
Each letter has a fixed value defined in the standard Scrabble distribution: A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R = 1 point; D, G = 2; B, C, M, P = 3; F, H, V, W, Y = 4; K = 5; J, X = 8; Q, Z = 10. The calculator iterates the input word, adds the value of each letter to a running total, and reports the sum.
The bingo bonus is applied when the played word uses all seven tiles from the rack. Because the bonus is fixed at 50 regardless of letter values, even a low-scoring word like "trainee" benefits from the bingo bonus, which is why competitive players prioritise rack management for seven-tile plays. The calculator does not apply premium-square bonuses (double/triple letter or word) because those depend on board placement.
Examples
- "CAT" = 3 + 1 + 1 = 5 points.
- "QUIZ" = 10 + 1 + 1 + 10 = 22 points.
- "JAZZY" = 8 + 1 + 10 + 10 + 4 = 33 points.
- "AERIALS" used as a bingo (all seven tiles) = (1+1+1+1+1+1+1) + 50 = 57 points.
FAQ
Does the calculator validate the word against a dictionary?
No. It computes the tile total only. Pair it with a Scrabble dictionary for legality checks.
How are blank tiles scored?
Blank tiles contribute 0 points regardless of the letter they represent. The calculator assumes typed letters are real tiles, not blanks.
Does it account for premium squares?
No. Double letter, triple letter, double word, and triple word bonuses depend on placement and are computed separately.
Why is "QUIZ" worth so much?
Both Q and Z are 10-point tiles, the highest-value letters in the standard set.
What's the highest-scoring single-tile-play possible?
Triple-word stacking on a long word like "OXYPHENBUTAZONE" with multiple bonuses has scored 1778 points in theoretical play.