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Is CISTERNS a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CISTERNS mean?

Cisterns is a form of CISTERN.

  1. noun

    a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid

  2. noun

    a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet

  3. noun

    an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
12
Letters
8

C (3) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + N (1) + S (1) = 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 CISTERNS

CISTERNS 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 CISTERNS

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