Is BENZOIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BENZOIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BENZOIN mean?
- noun
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
- noun
used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
18
Scrabble
21
Words With Friends
7
Letters
B (3) + E (1) + N (1) + Z (10) + O (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 18 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 BENZOIN
Single letters that turn BENZOIN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from BENZOIN
The 43 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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