Is DEXTRIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEXTRIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DEXTRIN mean?
- noun
any of various polysaccharides obtained by hydrolysis of starch; a tasteless and odorless gummy substance that is used as a thickening agent and in adhesives and in dietary supplements
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
15
Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
7
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + X (8) + T (1) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 15 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 DEXTRIN
Single letters that turn DEXTRIN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from DEXTRIN
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- index13
- nixed13
- exit11
- next11
- nixe11
- dex11
- xed11
- nix10
- rex10
- tix10
- ex9
- xi9
- rident7
- tinder7
- trined7
- diner6
- ident6
- teind6
- tined6
- tired6
- trend6
- tried6
- inert5
- inter5
- niter5
- nitre5
- trine5
- deni5
- dent5
- diet5
- dine5
- dint5
- dire5
- dirt5
- dite5
- edit5
- ired5
- nerd5
- nide5
- rend5
- ride5
- rind5
- tend5
- tide5
- tied5
- nite4
- rein4
- rent4
- rite4
- tein4
- tern4
- tier4
- tine4
- tire4
- den4
- die4
- din4
- dit4
- end4
- red4
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