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Headline

Yes, headline is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does headline mean?

noun

  1. the heading or caption of a newspaper article

verb

  1. publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline
  2. provide (a newspaper page or a story) with a headline

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants4 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of headline

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HEADLINE.

Words you can make from headline

Unscramble HEADLINE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is headline a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Headline is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is headline worth in Scrabble?

Headline is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does headline mean?

Headline means: the heading or caption of a newspaper article.