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Is DISTINCT a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISTINCT mean?

  1. adjective

    (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality

    “plants of several distinct types”

  2. adjective

    easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined

    “a distinct flavor”

  3. adjective

    constituting a separate entity or part

    “a government with three discrete divisions”

  4. adjective

    recognizable; marked

    “noticed a distinct improvement”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
13
Letters
8

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + T (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 DISTINCT

DISTINCT 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 DISTINCT

The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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