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Is BLINDSIDE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BLINDSIDE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BLINDSIDE mean?

  1. verb

    catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences

    “The economic downturn blindsided many investors”

  2. verb

    attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person's view is obstructed

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

9

Letters

B (3) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + S (1) + I (1) + D (2) + E (1) = 13 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 BLINDSIDE

Single letters that turn BLINDSIDE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from BLINDSIDE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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