Is ADAPTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ADAPTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ADAPTS mean?
Adapts is a form of ADAPT.
- verb
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
“Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country”
- verb
adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
“We must adjust to the bad economic situation”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 6
A (1) + D (2) + A (1) + P (3) + T (1) + S (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for ADAPTS
ADAPTS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from ADAPTS
The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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