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Is DISTANCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DISTANCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISTANCE mean?

  1. noun

    the property created by the space between two objects or points

  2. noun

    a distant region

    “I could see it in the distance”

  3. noun

    size of the gap between two places

    “the distance from New York to Chicago”

  4. noun

    indifference by personal withdrawal

    “emotional distance”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

8

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 11 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 DISTANCE

Single letters that turn DISTANCE 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

Anagrams of DISTANCE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DISTANCE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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