Is DENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DENTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DENTS mean?
Dents is a form of DENT.
- verb
make a depression into
“The bicycle dented my car”
- noun
an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
“it made a dent in my bank account”
- noun
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
- noun
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
5
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) + S (1) = 6 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 DENTS
Single letters that turn DENTS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of DENTS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DENTS
The 30 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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