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Is CANDID a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CANDID is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CANDID mean?

  1. adjective

    characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

    “blunt talking and straight shooting”

  2. adjective

    informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared

    “a candid photograph”

  3. adjective

    openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

    “his candid eyes”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + N (1) + D (2) + I (1) + D (2) = 10 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 CANDID

Single letters that turn CANDID 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 CANDID

The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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